Awards for Faculty at HBCUs

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for its "Awards to Individuals" programs, encompassing Fellowships, Awards for Faculty at HBCUs, Public Scholars, and Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan. These programs support individual scholars in humanistic research, rigorous analysis, and clear writing, offering a stipend of $5,000 per month for full-time work. Applications are processed through Grants.gov, with specific deadlines and requirements detailed in individual Program Announcements. Eligibility is open to U.S. citizens and eligible foreign nationals, but not to organizations or currently enrolled degree students. The NOFO outlines application procedures, review processes, and federal award administration information, including reporting requirements and contact details for program and administrative inquiries. Notably, indirect costs are unallowable, and awards cannot be used for promoting specific political, religious, or ideological viewpoints, or for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

This National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications for individual awards supporting humanistic research. Programs include "Awards for Faculty at HBCUs," "Fellowships," "Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan," and "Public Scholars." These awards provide stipends of $5,000 per month for projects embodying exceptional humanistic research, rigorous analysis, and clear writing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals residing in the U.S. for at least three years, and not currently enrolled in a degree program. Organizations are ineligible. Applications are submitted via Grants.gov, requiring a project narrative, work plan, bibliography, and résumé. Restricted activities include the promotion of specific political or religious viewpoints, DEI initiatives, and certain types of research like textbooks or creative writing. NEH will review applications through December 31, 2028, with specific deadlines and criteria detailed in individual Program Announcements. Awards are subject to peer review, risk assessment, and compliance with federal regulations.