Opportunity Information: Apply for 20150303 FZ
Apply for 20150303 FZ
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Scholar Program" 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 Dec 1, 2014 and posted on Dec 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 3, 2015. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Public Scholar Program is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to support the writing of well-researched humanities books meant for a broad, general readership. The central goal is to encourage humanities scholarship that reaches beyond specialist audiences by presenting significant ideas, histories, texts, and debates in a clear, engaging, and accessible style, while still remaining firmly grounded in rigorous research. NEH frames the program as part of a long-term commitment to strengthening public-facing humanities work that can deepen understanding of the human condition, connect to present-day issues, and offer lasting cultural and intellectual value.
Projects funded under this program are expected to tackle major humanities themes with wide appeal and to be built on strong evidence, including primary and/or secondary sources. NEH indicates that successful books might take many forms, such as narrative histories, biographical or collective stories about important individuals, interpretive analyses of influential texts, syntheses that bring together large bodies of scholarship for non-specialists, revivals of overlooked or neglected subjects, or accessible treatments of emerging ideas and current thinking in a field. Regardless of the approach, the key challenge emphasized in the announcement is translating serious scholarship into a compelling work that general readers will want to pick up and can readily understand.
The program is open specifically to individuals, including both scholars affiliated with universities or other research institutions and independent scholars. NEH notes that in the early rounds of the competition it especially welcomed applicants who were already in the writing phase or who had secured a publisher commitment, but it also allowed proposals from projects still in earlier development. The funding range for an award is between $25,200 (award floor) and $50,400 (award ceiling), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds to receive support.
In the source listing, the opportunity appears under Funding Opportunity Number 20150303 FZ and is categorized under Humanities (CFDA 45.160: Promotion of the Humanities - Fellowships and Stipends). It was originally posted on December 1, 2014, with an application closing date of March 3, 2015. Applicants seeking more details were directed to NEH's Division of Research Programs, with additional information available at http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/public-scholar-program and inquiries handled via publicscholar@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-8200.
NEH Public Scholar Program (Funding Opportunity Number 20150303 FZ) - FAQs
What is the NEH Public Scholar Program?
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Public Scholar Program is a discretionary grant opportunity that supports the writing of well-researched humanities books intended for a broad, general readership. The program emphasizes translating rigorous scholarship into clear, engaging, and accessible writing for non-specialists.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The central goal is to encourage public-facing humanities scholarship that reaches beyond specialist audiences. NEH highlights work that can deepen understanding of the human condition, connect to present-day issues, and provide lasting cultural and intellectual value, while remaining firmly grounded in evidence-based research.
What types of projects does the program fund?
The program funds book-writing projects that address major humanities themes with wide appeal and strong supporting evidence (including primary and/or secondary sources). NEH notes that successful projects can take multiple forms as long as they are accessible to general readers and based on rigorous research.
What kinds of books does NEH consider a good fit for this program?
NEH indicates that funded books might include narrative histories, biographies or collective stories about important individuals, interpretive analyses of influential texts, syntheses that bring together large bodies of scholarship for non-specialists, revivals of overlooked or neglected subjects, or accessible treatments of emerging ideas and current thinking in a field.
What is the key challenge NEH emphasizes for applicants?
The announcement emphasizes the challenge of translating serious scholarship into a compelling work that general readers will want to pick up and can readily understand, while still remaining grounded in rigorous research.
Who is eligible to apply?
The program is open to individuals. This includes scholars affiliated with universities or other research institutions as well as independent scholars.
Are organizations eligible to apply?
Based on the provided information, the program is described as open specifically to individuals (including both affiliated and independent scholars).
Do applicants need to already be writing the book to apply?
NEH notes that in the early rounds of the competition it especially welcomed applicants who were already in the writing phase, but proposals from projects still in earlier development were also allowed.
Is a publisher commitment required to apply?
The information provided indicates that early rounds especially welcomed applicants who had secured a publisher commitment, but it does not state that a publisher commitment is required. It also indicates that projects in earlier development were allowed.
What is the award amount?
The award range is $25,200 (award floor) to $50,400 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. NEH specifies there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds to receive support.
What subject area does this opportunity fall under?
In the source listing, the opportunity is categorized under Humanities and is associated with CFDA 45.160: Promotion of the Humanities - Fellowships and Stipends.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The opportunity appears under Funding Opportunity Number 20150303 FZ.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it due?
It was originally posted on December 1, 2014, with an application closing date of March 3, 2015.
Where can applicants find more information?
Additional information was listed at http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/public-scholar-program.
Who can applicants contact with questions?
Applicants were directed to NEH's Division of Research Programs. Inquiries could be sent to publicscholar@neh.gov or made by phone at 202-606-8200.
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