Opportunity Information: Apply for 20090820 RA
Apply for 20090820 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 May 5, 2009 and posted on May 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2009. (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 $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI) grant supports institutions that run humanities fellowship programs designed to give scholars sustained time for advanced research and writing. The core purpose is to place fellows in settings that offer distinctive research advantages, especially access to specialized materials and scholarly communities that scholars may not be able to use at their home institutions. Rather than funding individual scholars directly through this program, NEH funds the host institutions, and individual scholars apply to those institutions for the fellowships.
FPIRI is aimed at independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums in the United States, as well as American overseas research centers and other organizations with proven expertise in supporting research on foreign cultures. For U.S.-based programs, NEH places particular emphasis on the strength and accessibility of research resources, giving priority to institutions with significant library holdings, archives, or other special collections located on site or close by and made available to NEH fellows. For overseas research centers, applicants are expected to show a clear, location-based advantage for fellows, such as unique collections, proximity to relevant sites, or other resources and networks that materially strengthen humanities research.
The grant supports fellowship tenures ranging from four to twelve months, and the fellowship period must run continuously rather than being split into nonconsecutive segments. Grant funds can be used for fellowship stipends and standard allowances, and they may also cover part of the costs associated with publicizing the fellowships and carrying out the selection process. Stipend and allowance levels follow the institution's normal fellowship practices, but NEH sets caps on the amount it will provide per fellow: up to $50,400 for fellowships lasting six to twelve months, and up to $25,200 for fellowships lasting four to five months. Institutions are allowed to supplement NEH-funded stipends with their own funds, and fellows may also receive additional support from other sources. NEH fellows must receive the same benefits, services, and accommodations that the institution normally provides to other fellows.
Eligible applicants include a range of public and nonprofit entities: 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education under that category), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, local city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The opportunity is a discretionary grant in the humanities under CFDA 45.161 (Promotion of the Humanities - Research). The posted announcement listed an expected 10 awards, with an award ceiling of $700,000 and no required cost sharing or matching.
For the specific competition referenced in the notice (Funding Opportunity Number 20090820-RA), the opportunity was posted May 5, 2009, with an application deadline of August 20, 2009, and an archive date of September 19, 2009. Additional program guidance was provided through the NEH website (http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/fpiri.html). Questions and accessibility issues were directed to the NEH Division of Research Programs in Washington, D.C., at 202-606-8200 or fpiri@neh.gov.
FAQs: NEH Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI)
What is the NEH FPIRI grant?
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI) grant supports institutions that run humanities fellowship programs. These programs are designed to provide scholars with sustained, uninterrupted time for advanced research and writing, especially in places that offer distinctive research advantages.
What is the main purpose of FPIRI?
The core purpose is to place fellows in settings that provide distinctive research advantages, particularly access to specialized materials and scholarly communities that scholars may not be able to use at their home institutions. NEH emphasizes research environments where resources and networks materially strengthen humanities research.
Does FPIRI fund individual scholars directly?
No. Under FPIRI, NEH funds host institutions rather than awarding funds directly to individual scholars. Individual scholars apply to the host institutions to receive fellowships supported by the grant.
Who applies to NEH under FPIRI: scholars or institutions?
Institutions apply to NEH for FPIRI funding. Scholars do not apply to NEH under this program; instead, they apply to the institutions that operate the fellowship programs supported by FPIRI.
What types of institutions is FPIRI meant to support?
FPIRI is aimed at independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums in the United States, as well as American overseas research centers and other organizations with proven expertise in supporting research on foreign cultures.
What does NEH prioritize for U.S.-based fellowship programs?
For U.S.-based programs, NEH places particular emphasis on the strength and accessibility of research resources. NEH gives priority to institutions with significant library holdings, archives, or other special collections that are located on site or close by and made available to NEH fellows.
What does NEH expect from overseas research centers applying under FPIRI?
Overseas research centers are expected to demonstrate a clear, location-based advantage for fellows. Examples include unique collections, proximity to relevant sites, and other resources and networks that materially strengthen humanities research.
What fellowship lengths (tenures) does FPIRI support?
The grant supports fellowship tenures ranging from four to twelve months.
Can a fellowship be split into multiple nonconsecutive segments?
No. The fellowship period must run continuously and cannot be split into nonconsecutive segments.
What can FPIRI grant funds be used for?
Grant funds can be used for fellowship stipends and standard allowances. Funds may also cover part of the costs associated with publicizing the fellowships and carrying out the selection process.
How are stipend and allowance levels determined?
Stipend and allowance levels follow the institution's normal fellowship practices, subject to NEH caps on the amount it will provide per fellow.
What are the NEH per-fellow funding caps under FPIRI?
NEH caps the amount it will provide per fellow at up to $50,400 for fellowships lasting six to twelve months, and up to $25,200 for fellowships lasting four to five months.
Can institutions supplement NEH-funded stipends?
Yes. Institutions are allowed to supplement NEH-funded stipends with their own funds.
Can fellows receive additional funding from other sources?
Yes. Fellows may also receive additional support from other sources.
Do NEH fellows receive the same institutional benefits as other fellows?
Yes. NEH fellows must receive the same benefits, services, and accommodations that the institution normally provides to other fellows.
Who is eligible to apply for FPIRI funding?
Eligible applicants include: 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education under that category), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, local city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants. The eligibility list also notes that 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible except for institutions of higher education under that category.
What is the CFDA number and program area for this opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant in the humanities under CFDA 45.161, titled "Promotion of the Humanities - Research."
How many awards were expected for the posted announcement?
The posted announcement listed an expected 10 awards.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $700,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no required cost sharing or matching.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for the referenced competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number provided in the notice is 20090820-RA.
When was the referenced competition posted and when was it due?
For the specific competition referenced, the opportunity was posted May 5, 2009, and the application deadline was August 20, 2009.
What is the archive date listed for the referenced competition?
The archive date listed in the notice is September 19, 2009.
Where can applicants find additional program guidance?
Additional program guidance was provided through the NEH website at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/fpiri.html.
Who can be contacted with questions or accessibility issues?
Questions and accessibility issues were directed to the NEH Division of Research Programs in Washington, D.C. Contact options included 202-606-8200 or fpiri@neh.gov.
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