Opportunity Information: Apply for 20140814 RA
Apply for 20140814 RA
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.161 Promotion of the HumanitiesResearch.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 11, 2014 and posted on Jun 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2014. (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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI) opportunity funds organizations that run residential-style humanities fellowships for scholars who need dedicated time and an intellectually rich setting away from their usual workplace. The core purpose is to help scholars conduct advanced humanities research by placing them at institutions that offer strong collections and research infrastructure, such as independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums in the United States. The program also supports American overseas research centers and U.S.-based organizations with demonstrated expertise in facilitating research in foreign countries, allowing fellows to carry out their work abroad when that is central to the project.
A key feature of FPIRI is that the grant goes to the host institution or administering organization, not to individual scholars. Scholars apply directly to the participating institutions for the fellowship slots those institutions offer, and NEH maintains or provides access to a list of institutions currently funded under the program. When NEH reviews institutional applications, it pays close attention to what the institution can realistically provide to fellows, including the depth and relevance of library holdings, archives, special collections, and related resources, whether those resources are on site or available nearby through partner institutions or local research networks. In other words, applicants are expected to show that their setting materially improves a fellow's ability to complete high-level humanities scholarship.
FPIRI supports fellowship programs that offer awards lasting from four to twelve months. Fellowship tenure must be full-time and continuous, meaning the program is structured for uninterrupted research rather than part-time or stop-and-start arrangements. Fellowships take place at the U.S. grantee institutions, or abroad in the case of overseas research centers and organizations. Another important requirement is that fellows supported with FPIRI funds must be selected by an external committee, reinforcing impartiality and scholarly rigor in the selection process.
On the budget side, NEH funds fellow stipends at a fixed rate of $4,200 per month. The grant may also cover a portion of the costs associated with selecting fellows, up to $7,000, which can help support peer review, panel logistics, or similar selection-related expenses. Indirect costs are explicitly not allowed under this program, so applicants need to plan budgets accordingly and focus requested funds on direct fellowship and selection costs.
In the posted competition details provided, the opportunity is a discretionary grant in the humanities (CFDA 45.161, Promotion of the Humanities - Research). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award amounts listed show a floor of $90,000 and a ceiling of $400,000. Eligible applicants include a range of public and nonprofit entities: nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, excluding institutions of higher education), federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and state, county, city/township, special district, and other local government entities. The opportunity referenced was posted June 11, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 13, 2014, and is administered by NEH's Division of Research Programs.
For official guidance and updates, the opportunity points to an NEH resource page (http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowship programs independent research institutions). Applicants or interested parties who need assistance accessing the full announcement are directed to contact the NEH Division of Research Programs at 202-606-8200 or by email at fpiri@neh.gov.
FPIRI (NEH Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions) FAQs
What is the NEH FPIRI opportunity?
FPIRI (Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions) is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant opportunity that funds organizations to run residential-style humanities fellowship programs for scholars who need dedicated time and a strong research environment away from their usual workplace.
What is the main purpose of FPIRI funding?
The core purpose is to support advanced humanities research by placing fellows in settings with strong collections and research infrastructure, such as independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums in the United States (and in some cases, abroad).
Who receives the FPIRI grant funding: the scholar or the host institution?
The grant is awarded to the host institution or administering organization, not to individual scholars.
How do scholars get a fellowship if the grant goes to the institution?
Scholars apply directly to participating institutions for the fellowship slots that those institutions offer under their FPIRI-supported programs.
Does NEH provide information on which institutions are funded under FPIRI?
Yes. NEH maintains or provides access to a list of institutions currently funded under the program, which can help scholars identify where to apply for fellowship opportunities.
What kinds of institutions or settings are expected to host fellows?
FPIRI is designed for institutions that can provide an intellectually rich, research-focused environment with meaningful access to resources such as library holdings, archives, and special collections. Examples mentioned include independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums in the United States.
What does NEH look for when reviewing institutional applications?
NEH focuses on what the institution can realistically provide to fellows, including the depth and relevance of library holdings, archives, special collections, and related research resources. Resources may be on site or available nearby through partners or local research networks, but the setting is expected to materially improve a fellow's ability to complete high-level humanities scholarship.
Can FPIRI support fellowships conducted outside the United States?
Yes. The program supports American overseas research centers and U.S.-based organizations with demonstrated expertise in facilitating research in foreign countries, allowing fellows to carry out work abroad when that is central to the project.
How long can FPIRI-supported fellowships last?
FPIRI supports fellowship programs that offer awards lasting from four to twelve months.
Are fellowships allowed to be part-time or intermittent?
No. Fellowship tenure must be full-time and continuous, meaning the program is structured for uninterrupted research rather than part-time arrangements or stop-and-start schedules.
Where do FPIRI fellowships take place?
Fellowships take place at the U.S. grantee institutions, or abroad in the case of overseas research centers and qualifying organizations facilitating foreign research.
How must fellows be selected under FPIRI?
Fellows supported with FPIRI funds must be selected by an external committee, a requirement intended to reinforce impartiality and scholarly rigor in the selection process.
What is the stipend rate supported by NEH under FPIRI?
NEH funds fellow stipends at a fixed rate of $4,200 per month.
Can FPIRI funds be used for the costs of selecting fellows?
Yes. The grant may cover a portion of costs associated with selecting fellows, up to $7,000, which can support peer review, panel logistics, or similar selection-related expenses.
Are indirect costs allowed under FPIRI?
No. Indirect costs are explicitly not allowed, so budgets must focus on allowable direct costs such as fellow stipends and eligible selection-related expenses.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity description states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount listed for this opportunity?
The listed award floor is $90,000 and the listed award ceiling is $400,000.
What type of grant is FPIRI and what program area does it fall under?
It is described as a discretionary grant in the humanities under CFDA 45.161, Promotion of the Humanities - Research.
Which entities are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, excluding institutions of higher education), federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and state, county, city/township, special district, and other local government entities.
Are institutions of higher education eligible as nonprofit applicants?
No. The eligibility description specifies that nonprofit organizations are eligible while excluding institutions of higher education.
Who administers this opportunity at NEH?
The opportunity is administered by NEH's Division of Research Programs.
What were the posted dates for this competition?
The opportunity was posted on June 11, 2014, and the original and current closing date listed is August 13, 2014.
Where can applicants find the official resource page for FPIRI?
The opportunity points to the NEH resource page at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowship programs independent research institutions
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or for questions?
Interested parties are directed to contact the NEH Division of Research Programs at 202-606-8200 or by email at fpiri@neh.gov.
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