Opportunity Information: Apply for 20091001 FW
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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 "Teaching Development 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 Jul 9, 2009 and posted on Jun 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 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 $21,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Teaching Development Fellowships (TDF) program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) designed specifically for individual college and university teachers who want to pursue humanities-focused research that directly strengthens their undergraduate teaching. The core idea behind the fellowship is that better teaching in the humanities comes from educators having the time and support to deepen their own knowledge, refresh or expand their expertise, and bring that stronger foundation back into the classroom in concrete ways.
The program is centered on three main goals. First, it aims to improve the depth and overall quality of humanities education in the United States by helping instructors build richer course content and stronger subject-matter command. Second, it seeks to tighten the connection between research and teaching in the humanities, supporting projects where scholarly growth is not separate from instruction but feeds directly into it. Third, the program is intended to foster excellence in undergraduate instruction, meaning the research component is expected to translate into better teaching outcomes, stronger curricula, and more engaging learning experiences for students.
This funding opportunity is categorized under Humanities (with a reference to Cultural Affairs in CFDA) and is listed under CFDA number 45.160, Promotion of the Humanities: Fellowships and Stipends. The award instrument is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute additional funds to receive the award. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $21,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, indicating awards can vary in size up to that cap.
Eligibility is limited to individuals rather than institutions, making this a direct-support program for faculty members and instructors themselves rather than a campus-wide or department-level initiative. Key dates for the opportunity show it was posted on June 30, 2009, with an application closing date of October 1, 2009, and an archive date of October 31, 2009, indicating this specific announcement cycle is historical rather than currently open.
Applicants looking for full guidelines and details were directed to NEH program materials available online, and NEH provided direct contact support through its Division of Research Programs for anyone who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically. The program contact information includes the email address TDFellowships@neh.gov and the phone number 202-606-8200, which would have been the primary channels for application and eligibility questions, project fit, and submission logistics.
Teaching Development Fellowships (TDF) - FAQs
What is the Teaching Development Fellowships (TDF) program?
The Teaching Development Fellowships (TDF) program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). It is designed for individual college and university teachers who want to pursue humanities-focused research that directly strengthens their undergraduate teaching.
Who is the funder for this opportunity?
The funder is the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
What is the main purpose of the TDF fellowship?
The core purpose is to give individual educators time and support to deepen, refresh, or expand their humanities expertise through research, and then bring that stronger knowledge back into undergraduate teaching in concrete ways.
What are the program's main goals?
The program is centered on three main goals:
- Improve the depth and overall quality of humanities education in the United States by helping instructors build richer course content and stronger subject-matter command.
- Strengthen the connection between research and teaching in the humanities, supporting projects where scholarly growth directly feeds into instruction.
- Foster excellence in undergraduate instruction by ensuring the research translates into better teaching outcomes, stronger curricula, and more engaging learning experiences for students.
What kinds of projects does TDF support?
TDF supports humanities-focused research projects that are clearly tied to improving undergraduate teaching. The research component is expected to translate into classroom improvements such as enhanced course content, stronger curricula, and more engaging learning experiences.
Is this opportunity intended for research only, or research connected to teaching?
This opportunity is specifically designed to tighten the link between research and teaching. The expectation is that the applicant's scholarly development will directly strengthen their undergraduate instruction rather than being separate from teaching.
What subject area does this grant fall under?
The funding opportunity is categorized under Humanities (with a reference to Cultural Affairs in CFDA).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 45.160, Promotion of the Humanities: Fellowships and Stipends.
What type of award is offered?
The award instrument is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to individuals rather than institutions. This is a direct-support program for faculty members and instructors, not a campus-wide, departmental, or institutional grant.
Can an institution apply on behalf of a department or campus initiative?
Based on the listing, eligibility is limited to individuals, meaning the program is not structured as an institutional or department-level initiative.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute additional funds to receive an award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum) is $21,000.
What is the minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating award amounts can vary in size up to the $21,000 cap.
When was this opportunity posted?
This announcement was posted on June 30, 2009.
What was the application deadline for this cycle?
The application closing date listed for this cycle was October 1, 2009.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 31, 2009.
Is this opportunity currently open?
The dates provided (posted in 2009, closed October 1, 2009, archived October 31, 2009) indicate this specific announcement cycle is historical rather than currently open.
Where can applicants find full guidelines and program details?
Applicants were directed to NEH program materials available online for full guidelines and detailed requirements.
What if someone cannot access the announcement electronically?
NEH offered direct contact support through its Division of Research Programs for anyone who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically.
Who should applicants contact with questions about eligibility, project fit, or submission logistics?
The program contact channels listed are:
- Email: TDFellowships@neh.gov
- Phone: 202-606-8200
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