Dynamic Language Infrastructure – Documenting Endangered Languages Fellowships
ID: 348718Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$30K - $60K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/348718

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/program/dli-del-fellowships
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is inviting applications for the Dynamic Language Infrastructure – Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) Fellowships, aimed at supporting individual scholars in the documentation and analysis of endangered languages. The program provides funding ranging from $30,000 to $60,000 for fieldwork, digital archiving, transcription, and the preparation of research publications, emphasizing the importance of preserving linguistic diversity for cultural and cognitive understanding. With an estimated total program funding of $300,000 and an expected five awards, the application deadline is September 11, 2024. Interested applicants can find more information and apply through the NEH website or contact the Division of Research Programs at delfel@neh.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    delfel@neh.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    DLI-FEL 2023 and 2024 NOFO.pdf
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is soliciting applications for the Dynamic Language Infrastructure - Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) Fellowships. This funding opportunity supports researchers dedicated to documenting and analyzing endangered languages, with awards ranging from $30,000 to $60,000, and a total anticipated funding of $300,000 per year for approximately five grants. Applications are due by September 13, 2023, and September 11, 2024, with no cost-sharing required.
    DLI-FEL.pdf
    The Dynamic Language Infrastructure – Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) Fellowships, supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), invites applications for research focused on documenting endangered languages. With funding between $30,000 to $60,000, the program will support individual scholars undertaking fieldwork, digital archiving, analysis, and research publication for languages at risk of extinction. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with deadlines set for September 13, 2023, and September 11, 2024. The program emphasizes collaboration, rigorous research methods, and the importance of preserving the linguistic diversity essential for understanding culture and cognition. Eligible applicants include U.S. citizens or residents with relevant academic backgrounds. Successful proposals must demonstrate the importance of the study, the methodologies employed, and how results will be disseminated. Funding is limited to approximately five grants annually, with the expected project duration ranging from six to twelve months full-time. This fellowship aims to foster the next generation of researchers while ensuring the longevity of endangered linguistic data.
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