Opportunity Information: Apply for 20130815 RA
Apply for 20130815 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 13, 2013 and posted on Jun 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2013. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments.
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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 strengthen humanities research by supporting fellowship programs run by independent research organizations. Rather than funding individual scholars directly, FPIRI provides grant funds to qualifying institutions so they can host fellows and give them sustained time to conduct humanities scholarship with access to collections, archives, and other research resources that may be difficult to use without a dedicated residential or full-time fellowship period.
The program is aimed at institutions devoted to advanced study and humanities research, including independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums in the United States, as well as American overseas research centers and American organizations with demonstrated expertise in fostering research in foreign countries. A key point for applicants is that individual scholars do not apply to NEH under this program; instead, scholars apply directly to the fellowship programs at the funded institutions. NEH maintains a list of institutions currently supported through FPIRI, which helps scholars identify where they may seek fellowship opportunities.
In reviewing institutional applications, NEH places particular weight on the strength and accessibility of research resources available to fellows. This includes on-site or nearby library holdings, archives, special collections, and related materials that can materially support advanced humanities work. The underlying purpose is to ensure that funded fellowships are not just time away from routine duties, but are tied to strong research environments that can meaningfully advance scholars projects.
FPIRI grants support humanities fellowship tenures lasting from four to twelve months. Fellowships must be full-time and continuous for the duration of the award, emphasizing immersive research rather than part-time or intermittent arrangements. Another core requirement is that fellows supported with FPIRI funds must be chosen by an external selection committee, which is intended to reinforce fairness, independence, and scholarly rigor in the selection process.
On the budget side, FPIRI provides funding for fellowship stipends calculated at a standard rate of $4,200 per month per fellow. In addition to stipends, the grant can cover a portion of the institutions costs for selecting fellows, up to $9,000, recognizing the administrative and review expenses associated with running a competitive fellowship program. Indirect costs are explicitly not allowed under this program, meaning the funding must be directed to the direct costs outlined by the program rules rather than general overhead.
Administrative details in the source notice identify this as a discretionary grant opportunity in the humanities under CFDA 45.161 (Promotion of the Humanities - Research). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The archived announcement lists an award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $0, indicating NEH may make awards of varying sizes up to that maximum depending on the scope of the proposed fellowship program. Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments, special district governments, and nonprofit organizations (including those with or without 501(c)(3) status), other than institutions of higher education as specified in the eligibility list.
For reference, the opportunity was posted June 13, 2013, with an original and final closing date of August 15, 2013, and an archive date of September 14, 2013. The sponsoring agency is the National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Research Programs. The announcement also provides a program link (http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowship programs independent research institutions) and a contact point at fpiri@neh.gov and 202-606-8200 for applicants needing assistance accessing the full materials.
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 intended to strengthen humanities research by supporting fellowship programs run by qualifying independent research institutions. The grant funds institutions so they can host fellows and provide sustained time for humanities scholarship in strong research environments.
Does FPIRI fund individual scholars directly?
No. FPIRI does not fund individual scholars directly. NEH awards FPIRI grants to institutions, and those institutions then run fellowship competitions and select fellows for their programs.
If I am an individual scholar, how do I apply for support under FPIRI?
Individual scholars do not apply to NEH under FPIRI. Scholars apply directly to the fellowship programs offered by the institutions that receive FPIRI support.
How can scholars find institutions with FPIRI-supported fellowship programs?
NEH maintains a list of institutions currently supported through FPIRI. This list is meant to help scholars identify institutions where they may seek fellowship opportunities.
What types of institutions is FPIRI designed to support?
FPIRI is aimed at institutions devoted to advanced study and humanities research, including independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums in the United States. It also includes American overseas research centers and American organizations with demonstrated expertise in fostering research in foreign countries.
What types of applicants are eligible to apply for an FPIRI grant (institutional applicants)?
Eligible applicants listed in the notice include state, local, and tribal governments; special district governments; and nonprofit organizations (including those with or without 501(c)(3) status), other than institutions of higher education, as specified in the eligibility list.
Which NEH office sponsors this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Division of Research Programs.
What is the program purpose and why does NEH emphasize research resources?
The purpose is to ensure funded fellowships provide more than time away from routine responsibilities. NEH emphasizes access to strong and accessible research resources so fellows can make substantial progress on advanced humanities projects using collections and materials that may be difficult to access without a residential or full-time fellowship period.
What research resources does NEH consider important for FPIRI proposals?
NEH places particular weight on the strength and accessibility of research resources available to fellows, including on-site or nearby library holdings, archives, special collections, and related materials that can materially support advanced humanities scholarship.
What fellowship lengths (tenures) can FPIRI support?
FPIRI supports humanities fellowship tenures lasting from four to twelve months.
Do FPIRI-funded fellowships have to be full-time?
Yes. Fellowships supported through FPIRI must be full-time.
Can the fellowship be part-time, intermittent, or split up over time?
No. FPIRI fellowships must be full-time and continuous for the duration of the award, which emphasizes immersive research rather than part-time or intermittent arrangements.
How must fellows be selected under FPIRI?
Fellows supported with FPIRI funds must be chosen by an external selection committee. This requirement is intended to reinforce fairness, independence, and scholarly rigor in the selection process.
What stipend rate does FPIRI provide for fellows?
FPIRI provides funding for fellowship stipends calculated at a standard rate of $4,200 per month per fellow.
Can FPIRI funds cover costs related to selecting fellows?
Yes. In addition to stipends, the grant can cover a portion of the institution's costs for selecting fellows, up to $9,000, recognizing administrative and review expenses associated with running a competitive fellowship program.
Are indirect costs allowed under FPIRI?
No. Indirect costs are explicitly not allowed under this program. Funding must be directed to the direct costs outlined in the program rules rather than general overhead.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the maximum possible award amount (award ceiling)?
The archived announcement lists an award ceiling of $500,000.
What is the minimum possible award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating NEH may make awards of varying sizes depending on the scope of the proposed fellowship program.
What kind of grant is FPIRI categorized as?
The notice identifies FPIRI as a discretionary grant opportunity in the humanities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified under CFDA 45.161 (Promotion of the Humanities - Research).
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 13, 2013. The original and final closing date was August 15, 2013. The archive date is September 14, 2013.
Where can applicants find the program webpage link referenced in the notice?
The notice provides the following link: http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowship programs independent research institutions
Who can be contacted for help or questions about accessing full materials?
The announcement lists a contact email and phone number: fpiri@neh.gov and 202-606-8200.
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