Awards for Faculty
ID: 353676Type: 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/353676

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/divisions/research
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is inviting applications for its Awards for Faculty programs, specifically targeting faculty and staff at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The program aims to enhance humanities research opportunities by supporting individual scholarly projects that may result in books, articles, digital resources, and course improvements, thereby contributing to the broader goals of equity and cultural preservation in the humanities. With an estimated total program funding of $1.5 million, approximately 22 awards will be granted, each ranging from $30,000 to $60,000, with no cost-sharing required. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 9, 2025, and can find additional information and resources, including a pre-application webinar scheduled for February 5, 2025, at the NEH's official website or by contacting the Division of Research Programs at FacultyAwards@neh.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    FacultyAwards@neh.gov
    Files
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    Awards.pdf
    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) invites applications for its Awards for Faculty programs targeting Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). This funding aims to enhance humanities research opportunities for faculty and staff, supporting projects that lead to scholarly outputs such as books, articles, digital resources, and course improvements. The application deadline is April 9, 2025, for anticipated funding of $1.5 million for approximately 22 awards, each up to $60,000. Eligible applicants include individual faculty and staff associated with the specified institutions. The funding does not require cost-sharing and supports work from two to twelve months. Activities funded may include research into primary sources, course development, and community engagement through workshops. The application process is facilitated via Grants.gov, and a pre-application webinar will be available by February 5, 2025. The initiative aligns with NEH's broader goals to strengthen the humanities across diverse educational landscapes while addressing issues of equity and cultural preservation.
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