Opportunity Information: Apply for 20090505 FA
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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 "Fellowships" 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 Mar 12, 2009 and posted on Feb 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 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 $50,400.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowships program is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to support individual scholars conducting advanced humanities research with clear value for both academic specialists and general readers. The core purpose of the fellowship is to give researchers the time and resources to pursue sustained, in-depth work that results in substantial scholarly outputs. Typical products include peer-reviewed articles, monographs and books, digital humanities resources, archaeological site reports, translations, critical editions, and other research tools that strengthen humanities knowledge and access.
A key feature of this program is that it funds continuous, full-time research for a defined block of time, specifically six to twelve months. The fellowship is aimed at supporting focused scholarly production rather than part-time or intermittent efforts. Awards can be as high as $50,400, and the opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which makes it especially relevant for independent scholars or faculty who need dedicated research leave support without institutional financial commitments. The program anticipates making about 100 awards under CFDA 45.160 (Promotion of the Humanities: Fellowships and Stipends), and eligibility is limited to individuals rather than institutions.
The fellowship is also very clear about what it will not fund. NEH explicitly excludes projects centered on curriculum or pedagogy (such as teaching methods, educational theory, or survey development), as well as the preparation or revision of textbooks. It also does not support projects intended to promote or advocate a particular political, philosophical, religious, or ideological viewpoint, nor projects that explicitly argue for a program of social action. In addition, it is not a grant for creative or performing arts work, meaning projects like painting, fiction or poetry writing, or dance performance fall outside the program scope. Finally, it cannot be used to support doctoral dissertations or theses, reinforcing that the fellowship is intended for post-dissertation or otherwise advanced independent research rather than degree requirements.
Administrative details for this specific announcement include Funding Opportunity Number 20090505-FA, with a posted date of February 23, 2009, and a closing date of May 5, 2009 (archived June 4, 2009). More information was provided through the NEH fellowships page at https://securegrants.neh.gov/fellowships.asp. Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to NEH's Division of Research Programs, Room 318, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20506, phone 202-606-8200, email fellowships@neh.gov.
NEH Fellowships (Funding Opportunity Number 20090505-FA) - FAQs
What is the NEH Fellowships program?
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowships program is a discretionary grant opportunity that supports individual scholars doing advanced humanities research. The program is designed to help scholars complete sustained, in-depth work with clear value for both academic specialists and general readers.
Who is this fellowship intended to support?
This opportunity is intended for individual scholars (not institutions) who need time and resources to pursue advanced humanities research leading to substantial scholarly outputs.
What types of projects does the fellowship support?
The fellowship supports advanced humanities research projects that strengthen humanities knowledge and access and that can speak to both scholarly audiences and general readers.
What kinds of final products or outcomes are typical for funded projects?
Typical products include peer-reviewed articles, monographs and books, digital humanities resources, archaeological site reports, translations, critical editions, and other research tools that strengthen humanities knowledge and access.
Does the fellowship require full-time work, or can research be part-time?
The program funds continuous, full-time research for a defined block of time. It is intended to support focused scholarly production rather than part-time or intermittent efforts.
How long can the fellowship period last?
The fellowship supports a continuous block of full-time research lasting from six to twelve months.
What is the maximum award amount?
Awards can be as high as $50,400.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
How many awards does NEH anticipate making?
NEH anticipates making about 100 awards under this program.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 45.160 (Promotion of the Humanities: Fellowships and Stipends).
Are institutions eligible to apply?
No. Eligibility is limited to individuals rather than institutions.
Will NEH fund projects focused on curriculum development or pedagogy?
No. NEH explicitly excludes projects centered on curriculum or pedagogy, including teaching methods, educational theory, or survey development.
Will NEH fund the preparation or revision of textbooks?
No. The preparation or revision of textbooks is specifically excluded.
Can the fellowship support projects that promote a particular political, philosophical, religious, or ideological viewpoint?
No. NEH does not support projects intended to promote or advocate a particular political, philosophical, religious, or ideological viewpoint.
Can the fellowship support projects that argue for a program of social action?
No. Projects that explicitly argue for a program of social action are not supported.
Is this fellowship available for creative writing or performing/creative arts projects?
No. This is not a grant for creative or performing arts work. Projects such as painting, fiction or poetry writing, or dance performance fall outside the program scope.
Can NEH Fellowships be used to support doctoral dissertations or theses?
No. The fellowship cannot be used to support doctoral dissertations or theses. It is intended for post-dissertation or otherwise advanced independent research rather than degree requirements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this specific announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 20090505-FA.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted date was February 23, 2009, and the closing date was May 5, 2009. The opportunity was archived on June 4, 2009.
Where can applicants find more information about the program?
More information was provided on the NEH fellowships page at https://securegrants.neh.gov/fellowships.asp.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance were directed to the NEH Division of Research Programs, Room 318, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20506. Phone: 202-606-8200. Email: fellowships@neh.gov.
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