Opportunity Information: Apply for 20100817 RA
Apply for 20100817 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 14, 2010 and posted on Jun 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2010. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI) grant is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funding opportunity designed to support humanities fellowship programs hosted by independent research institutions. The main purpose is to give individual scholars sustained, uninterrupted time for advanced humanities research, along with access to collections, facilities, and scholarly communities they may not be able to use at their home institutions. Rather than funding scholars directly, NEH funds the host institutions that run these fellowship programs, and scholars then apply to those institutions for the fellowships.
FPIRI-supported fellowship programs can be administered by independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums in the United States, as well as American overseas research centers and organizations with demonstrated expertise in supporting research on foreign cultures. In the U.S. context, NEH places added emphasis on institutions that can offer strong research resources such as library holdings, archives, or special collections that are available either on-site or in close proximity, since access to unique materials is a central justification for residency-style fellowships. For American overseas research centers, the application is expected to make a clear case that the location itself, along with local resources and infrastructure, provides a distinctive benefit to NEH fellows (for example, proximity to sites, archives, collections, or scholarly networks that cannot be replicated in the United States).
The grant supports fellowships with a tenure ranging from four to twelve months. Fellowships must be full-time and continuous, meaning fellows are expected to devote their time to the approved research project throughout the award period without breaks or part-time arrangements. FPIRI funds are intended to cover fellowship stipends and standard allowances, and they may also cover a portion of the administrative costs associated with selecting fellows. A key budgeting rule is that indirect costs are not allowed under this program, so institutions must plan to support overhead and general administrative expenses through other means.
Stipends are standardized: institutions are expected to pay FPIRI fellows at a rate of $4,200 per month. This sets a minimum stipend of $16,800 for a four-month fellowship and a maximum of $50,400 for a twelve-month fellowship. Institutions are allowed to supplement the NEH-funded stipend using their own funds, and fellows may also receive additional support from other sources, which can help expand access for scholars with higher living costs or specialized research needs. NEH also requires that funded fellows receive the same benefits, services, and accommodations that the institution normally provides to other fellows, which helps ensure NEH fellows are fully integrated into the host institution's scholarly environment.
From the program administration side, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the humanities under CFDA 45.161 (Promotion of the Humanities: Research). Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The posted opportunity information indicates an expected 20 awards, with an award ceiling of $400,000 and no stated award floor. For the referenced cycle, the funding opportunity number is 20100817-RA, it was posted June 14, 2010, and the application deadline was August 17, 2010 (with an archive date of September 16, 2010). Applicants and interested parties are directed to the program guidance at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/fpiri.html, and inquiries can be sent to the NEH Division of Research Programs at fpiri@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-8200.
FPIRI (Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions) Grant FAQs
What is the FPIRI grant?
The Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI) grant is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funding opportunity that supports humanities fellowship programs hosted by independent research institutions. Its goal is to provide individual scholars with sustained, uninterrupted time to complete advanced humanities research while using collections, facilities, and scholarly communities that may not be available at their home institutions.
Who does NEH fund under FPIRI: individual scholars or institutions?
NEH funds the host institutions that administer fellowship programs, not individual scholars directly. Scholars apply to the host institutions to receive the fellowships that are supported by the FPIRI grant.
What types of organizations can administer FPIRI-supported fellowship programs?
FPIRI-supported programs can be administered by independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums in the United States, as well as American overseas research centers and organizations with demonstrated expertise in supporting research on foreign cultures.
What kinds of institutions are eligible to apply for the FPIRI grant?
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
What is the main purpose of FPIRI-supported fellowships?
The main purpose is to give individual scholars sustained, uninterrupted time for advanced humanities research and provide access to collections, facilities, and scholarly communities that may not be accessible through a scholar's home institution.
Why does NEH emphasize access to collections and research resources?
NEH emphasizes strong research resources (such as library holdings, archives, or special collections) because access to unique materials is a central justification for residency-style fellowships. In the U.S. context, NEH places added emphasis on institutions that can offer these resources on-site or in close proximity.
What additional expectation applies to American overseas research centers?
For American overseas research centers, the application is expected to clearly explain how the location itself and local resources and infrastructure provide a distinctive benefit to NEH fellows. Examples include proximity to sites, archives, collections, or scholarly networks that cannot be replicated in the United States.
How long can FPIRI fellowships last?
FPIRI supports fellowships with a tenure ranging from four to twelve months.
Are FPIRI fellowships required to be full-time?
Yes. Fellowships must be full-time and continuous. Fellows are expected to devote their time to the approved research project throughout the award period without breaks or part-time arrangements.
What costs can FPIRI funds cover?
FPIRI funds are intended to cover fellowship stipends and standard allowances. They may also cover a portion of the administrative costs associated with selecting fellows.
Are indirect costs allowed under FPIRI?
No. Indirect costs are not allowed under this program. Institutions must plan to support overhead and general administrative expenses through other means.
What is the required stipend rate for FPIRI fellows?
Institutions are expected to pay FPIRI fellows at a standardized rate of $4,200 per month.
What is the minimum and maximum stipend amount under FPIRI?
At $4,200 per month, the minimum stipend for a four-month fellowship is $16,800, and the maximum stipend for a twelve-month fellowship is $50,400.
Can the host institution supplement the NEH-funded stipend?
Yes. Institutions are allowed to supplement the NEH-funded stipend using their own funds.
Can fellows receive additional funding from other sources?
Yes. Fellows may also receive additional support from other sources, which can help expand access for scholars with higher living costs or specialized research needs.
What benefits or services must NEH-funded fellows receive at the host institution?
NEH requires that funded fellows receive the same benefits, services, and accommodations that the institution normally provides to other fellows. This is intended to ensure NEH fellows are fully integrated into the host institution's scholarly environment.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the humanities under CFDA 45.161 (Promotion of the Humanities: Research).
How many awards are expected and what is the maximum award amount?
The posted opportunity information indicates an expected 20 awards. The award ceiling is $400,000, and no award floor is stated.
What is the funding opportunity number for the referenced cycle?
For the referenced cycle, the funding opportunity number is 20100817-RA.
When was the referenced opportunity posted and when was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted on June 14, 2010, and the application deadline was August 17, 2010. The archive date is listed as September 16, 2010.
Where can applicants find the official program guidance?
Applicants and interested parties are directed to the program guidance at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/fpiri.html
How can someone contact NEH with questions about FPIRI?
Inquiries can be sent to the NEH Division of Research Programs at fpiri@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-8200.
Do scholars apply to NEH for FPIRI fellowships?
No. Under FPIRI, NEH funds the host institutions that operate the fellowship programs. Scholars apply to those host institutions for the fellowships.
What is the intended scholarly experience for FPIRI fellows?
The program is designed to provide scholars with uninterrupted time for research as well as access to the host institution's collections, facilities, and scholarly community, particularly where those resources are central to the research and not easily available at the scholar's home institution.
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