Opportunity Information: Apply for 20080501 HR
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- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Faculty Research Awards" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.160 Promotion of the HumanitiesFellowships and Stipends.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 1, 2008 and posted on Feb 29, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,400.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Faculty Research Awards program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) designed to support individual faculty members conducting advanced humanities research with clear value for both scholarly communities and broader public audiences. The program is geared toward substantive, well-defined research projects that culminate in recognizable scholarly outcomes, and it is specifically targeted to faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Institutions with High Hispanic Enrollment. In practical terms, the award is meant to buy a meaningful block of research time, supporting the equivalent of six to twelve months of full-time work so that recipients can make major progress on significant humanities scholarship.
The kinds of products NEH expects from this support are traditional and widely recognized forms of humanities research dissemination. Typical outputs include peer-reviewed articles, monographs, and full-length books, as well as digital scholarly materials and tools. The program also explicitly recognizes field- and archive-based humanities work such as archaeological site reports, along with translation projects, scholarly editions, and similar resources that help other researchers and general readers access or interpret humanities content. Overall, the emphasis is on rigorous research and the creation of durable scholarly contributions, whether in print or digital form.
At the same time, the program draws clear boundaries around what it will not fund. These awards cannot be used for curriculum development or pedagogical methodology work, including studies focused mainly on teaching theories, instructional surveys, or related classroom-oriented approaches. They also will not support the preparation or revision of textbooks. NEH further excludes projects that primarily aim to promote a particular political, philosophical, religious, or ideological viewpoint, as well as projects that advocate a specific program of social action. In addition, this opportunity is not intended for creative or performing arts projects such as painting, creative writing (fiction or poetry), or dance performance; the focus remains on humanities research rather than artistic production.
Administratively, this opportunity was offered as a grant under the humanities funding activity category (CFDA 45.160, Promotion of the Humanities: Fellowships and Stipends). It does not require cost sharing or matching funds, and eligibility is limited to individuals rather than institutions. The maximum award amount listed is $50,400, with no stated minimum award floor. Key dates for the archived 2008 cycle include a posted date of February 29, 2008, an original closing date of May 1, 2008, a revised closing date of May 5, 2008, and an archive date of May 31, 2008. Additional program details were provided through NEH at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/facultyresearch.html, and applicant support was available through NEH’s Division of Research (FacultyResearch@neh.gov, 202-606-8200) at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20506.
Faculty Research Awards (NEH) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NEH Faculty Research Awards program?
The Faculty Research Awards program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). It is designed to support individual faculty members carrying out advanced humanities research that has clear value for both scholarly communities and broader public audiences.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The award is intended to provide a meaningful block of research time. In practical terms, it supports the equivalent of six to twelve months of full-time work so recipients can make major progress on significant humanities scholarship.
Who is this program specifically targeted to?
The program is specifically targeted to faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Institutions with High Hispanic Enrollment.
Is eligibility limited to individuals or institutions?
Eligibility is limited to individuals rather than institutions.
What kinds of projects are a good fit for this opportunity?
The opportunity is geared toward substantive, well-defined humanities research projects that culminate in recognizable scholarly outcomes. The emphasis is on rigorous research and the creation of durable scholarly contributions, whether in print or digital form.
What types of outputs or products does NEH expect from supported projects?
NEH expects traditional and widely recognized forms of humanities research dissemination. Typical outputs include:
- Peer-reviewed articles
- Monographs and full-length books
- Digital scholarly materials and tools
- Field- and archive-based humanities work such as archaeological site reports
- Translation projects
- Scholarly editions and similar resources that help others access or interpret humanities content
Does the program support digital humanities work?
Yes. The program includes digital scholarly materials and tools among typical expected outputs, as long as the work is grounded in humanities research and produces durable scholarly contributions.
Are archaeological or archive-based projects eligible?
Yes. The program explicitly recognizes field- and archive-based humanities work, including archaeological site reports.
Are translation projects and scholarly editions eligible?
Yes. Translation projects and scholarly editions are explicitly included among the kinds of outcomes NEH recognizes under this opportunity.
What will this program NOT fund?
The program draws clear boundaries around ineligible uses and project types. The awards cannot be used for:
- Curriculum development or pedagogical methodology work (including teaching theory studies, instructional surveys, or classroom-oriented approaches)
- Preparation or revision of textbooks
- Projects that primarily aim to promote a particular political, philosophical, religious, or ideological viewpoint
- Projects that advocate a specific program of social action
- Creative or performing arts projects such as painting, creative writing (fiction or poetry), or dance performance
Can the grant be used for curriculum development or teaching-related research?
No. Curriculum development and pedagogical methodology work are not eligible under this program, including studies focused mainly on teaching theories, instructional surveys, or classroom-oriented approaches.
Can the grant be used to write or revise a textbook?
No. The preparation or revision of textbooks is explicitly excluded.
Does NEH fund projects that promote a particular ideology or social action agenda under this program?
No. Projects that primarily aim to promote a particular political, philosophical, religious, or ideological viewpoint are excluded, as are projects that advocate a specific program of social action.
Are creative writing, painting, or performance projects eligible?
No. This opportunity is not intended for creative or performing arts projects such as painting, creative writing (fiction or poetry), or dance performance. The focus is humanities research rather than artistic production.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $50,400.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No stated minimum award floor is listed in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What funding activity category and CFDA number does this program fall under?
This opportunity was offered under the humanities funding activity category and was associated with CFDA 45.160, Promotion of the Humanities: Fellowships and Stipends.
How long of a research period does the award support?
The award is intended to support the equivalent of six to twelve months of full-time work.
What were the key dates for the archived 2008 cycle?
The archived 2008 cycle included the following key dates:
- Posted date: February 29, 2008
- Original closing date: May 1, 2008
- Revised closing date: May 5, 2008
- Archive date: May 31, 2008
Where could applicants find additional program details?
Additional program details were provided by NEH at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/facultyresearch.html
Who could applicants contact for program support?
Applicant support was available through NEH's Division of Research:
- Email: FacultyResearch@neh.gov
- Phone: 202-606-8200
- Mailing address: 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20506
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