Independence
A neutral and nonpartisan scientific platform.
About
Advancing knowledge. Opening possibilities.
A platform for scientific collaboration to better understand what enables people, families and communities to flourish.
Our vision
A Canada where every person, every family and every community has the conditions they need to flourish fully.
Our mission
To bring together researchers and partners across sectors to advance research, innovation and knowledge sharing on human flourishing for the benefit of people, families and communities across Canada.
Where disciplines come together
Independent of any university, the Institute connects psychology, public health, economics, education, sociology and data science. Our ambition is to translate research into knowledge and tools that are accessible to the public.
Collaboration
Complementary knowledge, partners across sectors and room for the realities of everyday life.
Public benefit
Knowledge that informs decisions and contributes to community well-being.
Grounded in international research
The Institute draws inspiration from the published work of Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program and the Global Flourishing Study. This international study includes more than 200,000 participants in 22 countries, through a collaboration between Harvard, Baylor, Gallup and the Center for Open Science.
These works are scientific references. The Institute is not affiliated with Harvard, Baylor or these programs.
The proposed governance model includes a board of directors and an independent scientific advisory council to guide the Institute.