Fellowships
ID: 353674Type: Forecasted
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
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is forecasting a grant opportunity for individual scholars through its Fellowship program, aimed at supporting exceptional humanistic research. This program is designed for individuals to conduct research or produce scholarly works such as books, articles, digital materials, and critical editions, thereby contributing to the advancement of humanities scholarship. With an estimated total program funding of $4.8 million, the NEH anticipates awarding approximately 80 fellowships, each ranging from $30,000 to $60,000. Interested applicants can find more information and contact the Division of Research Programs at NEH via email at fellowships@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-2324. Key deadlines include an estimated synopsis post date on January 9, 2025, and a close date on April 9, 2025, with awards expected to be announced by December 20, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Division of Research Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506
    (202) 606-2324
    fellowships@neh.gov
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