Fellowships
ID: 353674Type: 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/353674

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowships
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is inviting applications for its Fellowships program, designed to support individual scholars engaged in significant humanistic research. This program offers financial assistance ranging from $30,000 to $60,000 for research and writing projects over a period of 6 to 12 months, with a total funding pool of approximately $4 million available for about 80 awards. The NEH encourages projects that align with its initiatives addressing democracy, equity, climate change, and cultural narratives, emphasizing the importance of rigorous analysis and clear writing in advancing humanities scholarship. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 9, 2025, and can find additional information and application guidelines on the NEH website or contact the Division of Research Programs at fellowships@neh.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    fellowships@neh.gov
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    Fellowships.pdf
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is inviting applications for its Fellowships program, aimed at supporting individual scholars engaged in significant humanistic research. This initiative offers financial assistance of $30,000 to $60,000 over a period of 6 to 12 months for research and writing projects, such as books, articles, and digital materials. The application deadline is April 9, 2025, with grant awards anticipated in December 2025, subject to funding availability of approximately $4 million for about 80 projects. Eligible applicants include U.S. citizens, foreign nationals residing in the U.S., and those completing degree requirements. Importantly, no prior budget is necessary, and cost-sharing is not required. NEH encourages projects that align with its initiatives addressing democracy, equity, climate change, and cultural narratives. Applications must include specific documents, such as a narrative outline, work plan, and bibliography. The peer review process will evaluate projects based on intellectual significance, quality of the proposal, and feasibility. The NEH aims to disseminate the findings broadly and encourages diverse participation in advancing humanities scholarship.
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