Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for "Awards to Individuals" programs, including Awards for Faculty at HBCUs, Fellowships, Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan, and Public Scholars. These programs support individual scholars pursuing exceptional humanistic research, rigorous analysis, and clear writing. The NEH will review applications through December 31, 2028, with specific deadlines and award amounts detailed in individual Program Announcements. Eligibility is open to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals residing in the U.S. for at least three years, with restrictions on currently enrolled students and certain project types. The awards offer a stipend of $5,000 per month for full-time work and do not require cost sharing. Applicants must register with Grants.gov and Login.gov, submitting a comprehensive application package that includes a project narrative, work plan, bibliography, and résumé. Two letters of reference are required. NEH emphasizes compliance with federal regulations and policies, including anti-discrimination and public access requirements. The agency aims to make the products of its awards available to the broadest possible audience.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for its Awards to Individuals programs, including Fellowships, Awards for Faculty at HBCUs, Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan, and Public Scholars. These grants support individual scholars in humanistic research, writing, and related activities. Each program has specific criteria, deadlines, and award amounts detailed in individual Program Announcements. Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens or foreign nationals residing in the U.S. for at least three years, with no institutional affiliation required. The NEH provides a stipend of $5,000 per month for full-time work. Applications are submitted via Grants.gov, requiring a multi-step registration process and adherence to strict formatting guidelines. The NEH will review applications through December 31, 2028.