The International Society for Humor Studies (ISHS) is a 501c3 nonprofit scholarly and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of humor research. Many of the Society's members are university and college professors in the Arts and Humanities, Biological and Social Sciences, and Education.  The Society also includes professionals in the fields of counseling, management, nursing, journalism, and theater.  Our members research humor's many facets, including its role in business, entertainment, and health care as well as how humor varies according to culture, age, gender, purpose, and context.

As part of our activities, we offer the quarterly journal, Humor: International Journal of Humor Research, publish a newsletter, run webinars, and hold an annual international conference. In Spring 2024, the Society hosted a webinar series, spotlighting our Specialists Interest Groups. Click on 2024 Webinars to view the Webinar page. The Society held its 2025 conference in Krakow, Poland. Click on the Conference button to visit the 2025 Conference website. The Society's next Conference will be held in July 2026 in Niterói, Brazil.

Click on the other links to learn more about the Society's journal, past and upcoming conferences, membership, and resources. Click on the buttons at the bottom of the page to visit us on social media. Graduate students, interested in conference awards, should refer to the Awards Section of the Upcoming and Past ISHS Conference page.