Dangers and Opportunities of Technology:Perspectives from the Humanities
ID: 356554Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$1 - $150K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356554

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/program/dangers-and-opportunities-technology-perspectives-humanities
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Dangers and Opportunities of Technology: Perspectives from the Humanities," aimed at supporting research that explores the relationship between technology and society through a humanities lens. This program seeks to investigate the dangers and opportunities presented by technology, particularly in relation to current social and cultural issues, and is open to private institutions of higher education. With an estimated total program funding of $1,000,000 and an award ceiling of $150,000, NEH anticipates making approximately 15 awards, with the application process expected to open in June 2025 and close in September 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to the Office of Digital Humanities at NEH via email at odh@neh.gov or by phone at (202) 606-8400 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Office of Digital Humanities National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506
    (202) 606-8400
    odh@neh.gov
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