Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invite applications to the Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants program. This program is designed to encourage innovations in the digital humanities. By awarding relatively low-dollar grants to support the planning stages, NEH aims to encourage the development of projects that are particularly innovative and have the potential to make a positive impact on the humanities. NEH and IMLS encourage library and museum officials as well as scholars, scientists, educational institutions, and other non-profit organizations to apply for these grants and to collaborate when appropriate. Proposals should be for the planning or initial stages of digital initiatives in any area of the humanities. All applicants must propose an innovative approach, method, tool, or idea that has not been used before in the humanities. This Grants support full-time or part-time activities for periods up to eighteen months.

Due October 8, 2008

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Challenge Grant Program

The Kresge Foundation is broadening the reach of its Challenge Grant Program to better support nonprofit organizations that are working to address society’s pressing issues in six fields of interest: health, the environment, arts and culture, education, human services, and community development. This is being done in three ways first, the application process has been streamlined significantly in order to make the program more accessible to a larger and more diverse array of nonprofit organizations. Community colleges – for the first time in the foundation’s history – are eligible to apply for challenge grants. Nine values now serve as the centerpiece of our grantmaking. They have shifted their evaluation methods from focusing on an organization’s fundraising prowess to a holistic examination of the nature and impact of an organization’s work. All organizations applying for grants must have annual financial statements that have been prepared and certified by a certified public accountant.

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The Woodrow Wilson Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in Women's Studies

The Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies encourages original and significant research about women that crosses disciplinary, regional, or cultural boundaries. Previous Fellows have explored such topics as transnational religious education for Muslim women, the complex gender dynamics of voluntary marriage migration, women’s role in African-American adult literacy, and militarism and the education of American women. The Women’s Studies Fellowships are provided to Ph.D. candidates at institutions in the United States who will complete their dissertations during the fellowship year. The most competitive applications include not only a clear, thorough, and compelling description of the candidate’s work, but also evidence of an enduring interest in and commitment to women’s issues and scholarship on women. Fellows receive $3,000 to be used for expenses connected with the dissertation. Seven awards will be made, with recipients announced in late January.

Due September 1, 2008

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NEA Literature Fellowships: Translation Projects

Through fellowships to published translators, the Arts Endowment supports projects for the translation of specific works of prose, poetry, or drama from other languages into English. They encourage translations of writers and of work which are not well represented in English translation. All proposed projects must be for creative translations of published literary material into English. The work to be translated should be of interest for its literary excellence and value. Grants are for $12,500 or $25,000, depending upon the artistic excellence and merit of the project. To be eligible an individual either alone or in collaboration, must have: published a total of at least 20 pages of translations of creative literature into English in literary magazines, anthologies, or books; or published a translation into English of a novel or a volume of at least 20 pages of fiction, poetry, or belles-lettres; or translated into English at least one full-length play that has been produced by a professional theater company.

Due January 9, 2009

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Research Fellowships, Dissertation Fellowships in American History

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History invites applications for short-term fellowships in several categories: Research Fellowships for post-doctoral scholars at every faculty rank, Dissertation Fellowships for doctoral candidates who have begun dissertation reading and writing, and Research Fellowships for journalists and independent scholars. The Gilder Lehrman Fellowships support work in one of five archives: The Gilder Lehrman Collection consists of letters and diaries, maps, pamphlets, sketchbooks, printed books, photographs, and other materials. The Library of the New-York Historical Society which contains vast manuscript and printed book collections covering four centuries. The Columbia University Rare Book and Manuscript Library is strong in every area of American history and contains both printed books and documents. The New York Public Library Humanities and Social Sciences Library's holdings are strong in every period of American history in both manuscripts and printed books. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is one of the premier archives of African-American history, art, and culture, the Center's archives contain extensive materials on the history of slavery and abolition, the African diaspora, religion, African- American culture, and the Civil Rights Movement.

Deadlines vary.

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Postdoctoral Fellowships For Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching

This year the program will award approximately 20 postdoctoral fellowships. The postdoctoral fellowships provide one year of support for individuals engaged in postdoctoral study after the attainment of the Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree. The awards will be made to individuals who, in the judgment of the review panels, have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Awards will be made for study in the major disciplines and related interdisciplinary fields. Individuals enrolled in the following practice-oriented programs will not be supported: business, management, administration, occupational health, nursing, consumer science, library and information science, speech pathology, audiology, personnel, guidance, social work, social welfare, public health, physical education, physical therapy, rehabilitation science, educational administration and leadership, fine arts, filmmaking, and performing arts.

Due November 28, 2008

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Do's & Don't's for NEH Fellowship Applications

DO read the application guidelines.
DON'T ever give this narrative description of the proposal short shrift. Remember that this is the heart of what the panel has to go on in evaluating the application.
DO write the proposal in as succinct and interesting a style as possible. It may help to think of the project description as though it were an article for a professional journal, as though it were meant to be read for its intrinsic interest and worth.
DO give the proposal to a respected colleague to read and criticize. DON'T select a devoted admirer who never fails to applaud all your efforts
DON'T throw around fashionable jargon in the description; write plainly, clearly, and as persuasively as possible.
DON'T be vague about what you have already accomplished or what you propose to do.
DO proofread your application carefully.
DO stop and consider the selection of your referees. Be sure to include experts in the field of your proposal. It your project spans disciplines, literature and art for example, you need letters from scholars in both fields.
If you are not fortunate enough to receive an award, DO ask for a summary of the panel evaluation. These comments can tell you a great deal about reaction to your project, and what you may be able to do to improve both the project and your presentation next time.
DO apply to as many programs as are appropriate.
DO remember that you know more about this particular proposal than other scholars; your job is to show them-how interesting and significant it is.
DON'T be afraid to try.

NEH Collaborative Research

Collaborative Research Grants support original research undertaken by a team of two or more scholars or research coordinated by an individual scholar that, because of its scope or complexity, requires additional staff and resources beyond the individual's salary. Eligible projects include research that significantly adds to knowledge and understanding in the humanities; conferences on topics of major importance in the humanities that will benefit ongoing research; translations into English of works that provide insight into other cultures; and research that uses the knowledge, methods, and perspectives of the humanities to enhance understanding of science, technology, medicine, and the social sciences. These grants support full-time or part-time activities for periods of one to three years. Awards are made for one to three years and normally range from $25,000 to $100,000 per year.

Due November 5, 2008

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NEH Scholarly Editions

The National Endowment for the Humanities is pleased to announce its Scholarly Editions Grants which support the preparation of editions of pre-existing texts and documents that are currently inaccessible or available in inadequate editions. Projects must be undertaken by a team of at least one editor and one other staff member. Proposals for editions of foreign language materials in the original language are eligible for funding. This grant program does not support the preparation or publication of textbooks intended primarily for classroom use. The Endowment currently sponsors two agency-wide programs—We the People and Digital Humanities—and one special initiative, Rediscovering Afghanistan. We the People encourages applications that explore significant events and themes in our nation’s history and culture and that advance knowledge of the principles that define America. Digital Humanities
welcomes applications for humanities projects that use digital technology or study its impact. Rediscovering Afghanistan invites applications for projects that focus on Afghanistan’s history and culture. Awards are made for one to three years and normally range from $50,000 to $100,000 per year.

Due November 15, 2008

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The Newberry Library--Special Awards and Fellowships

The Newberry Library is pleased to offer the following special awards and fellowships: Frances C. Allen Fellowships for women of Native American heritage. The particular goal of the Allen Fellowship is to encourage Native American women in their studies of the humanities and social sciences. The tenure of the fellowship is from one month to one year; the fellowship provides up to $8,000 in approved expenses. Application deadline: March 2, 2009. Newberry Library/British Academy Fellowship for Study in Great Britain offers an exchange fellowship for up to three months' study in Great Britain in any field in which the Newberry's collections are strong. This post-doctoral award pays £1350 per month. Application deadline: January 12, 2009. École des Chartes Exchange FellowshipApplication provides a monthly stipend and free tuition for an American or Canadian graduate student to study at the École Nationale des Chartes in Paris for a period of three months during 2009-2010. Applications are especially encouraged from students who are in the early stages of preparing their dissertations. Applications are due on January 12, 2009. Herzog August Bibliothek Wolfenbüttel Fellowship--
Applicants for long- and short-term fellowships at the Newberry may also ask to be considered for this joint fellowship providing an additional two-month fellowship in Wolfenbüttel, Germany. Deadline January 12, 2009 for linked long-term fellowship; March 2, 2009 for linked short-term Weiss/Brown Publication Subvention Award will award up to $15,000 to subsidize the publication of a scholarly book or books on European civilization before 1700 in the areas of music, theater, cultural studies, or French or Italian literature. Application deadline: January 12, 2009

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Fulbright Grants

The Fulbright Program for U.S. Students is pleased to announce Fulbright Grants for International Study; English Teaching Assistanceships, Travel Grants, Journalism Grants, Critical Language. Most grants offered in the U.S. Student Program are Full grants. This includes all study and research awards, as well as English Teaching Assistantships. Full grants include round-trip transportation; maintenance for the academic year; book and research allowance; medical insurance; in most cases, full or partial tuition. Travel only grants are available in a limited number of countries to supplement either an award from any source that does not provide for international travel or a student’s own funds for study or research. Travel only grants include round-trip international travel and medical insurance. Special Fulbright business opportunities are offered in Mexico and Spain. Special Fulbright journalism opportunities are offered in Germany and the UK. The Critical Language Enhancement Award provides an opportunity for Fulbright U.S. Student Program grantees to receive three to six months of intensive language study in addition to their research or study grants. The award provides a monthly living stipend and tuition reimbursement for grantees to pursue language training in the host country.

Due October 20, 2008.

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New Faculty Lunch Seminar Series: Competitive Grant Writing Strategies for New Investigators

The Office of Proposal Development at Texas A&M University is pleased to announce a series of "flash" seminars for new faculty on five key topics related to finding and competing for research funding. Registration is required for each seminar at least 2 days prior to that seminar. . This series begins on September 18th and concludes on October 17th and each seminar will be held from noon to 1 pm on Thursday and repeated on Friday. Lunch will be provided. All seminars will be held in the Jack Williams Administration Building Room 310. To Register: Send an e-mail to opd@tamu.edu with the title and date of the seminar in the Subject heading, and include your name, department and phone number in the body of the e-mail.

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Virginia Foundation for the Humanities Resident Fellows Program

The VFH Fellowship program offers time, space, and resources to scholars applying the tools of history, philosophy, ethics, cultural studies, and literary criticism to matters of public concern. Each Fellowship session includes affiliated and independent scholars and professionals, including librarians, museum curators, writers, journalists, and others. This year we are accepting proposals on subjects with strong public interest in any field of the humanities. We also encourage projects on violence and its intergenerational effects, the South Atlantic United States, Revolutionary War history, folklife, and African American and Virginia history. All Fellowship opportunities are open to independent and affiliated scholars, professionals, and others working on projects in the humanities. Applicants need not have advanced degrees, but VFH generally does not support work toward a degree. Postdoctoral applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for projects other than dissertation revisions.

Due December 15, 2008

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Mellon Fellowships for Assistant Professors

The School of Historical Studies at the Institute for Advanced Study, with the support of the Andrew Mellon Foundation, has established a program of one year memberships for assistant professors at universities and colleges in the United States and Canada to support promising young scholars who have embarked on professional careers. While at the Institute they will be expected to engage exclusively in scholarly research and writing. Three appointments will be made for the academic year 2009-2010. Appointments will be for one full year and will carry all the privileges of Membership at the Institute for Advanced Study. The stipend will match the combined salary and benefits at the Member's home institution at the time of application. The School is interested in all fields of historical research, but is concerned principally Greek and Roman civilization, the history of Europe, the Islamic world, East Asian studies, the history of art, the history of science, and modern international relations.

Due November 1, 2008

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2009-2010 Fellowships at The Huntington

The Huntington will award to scholars over one hundred fellowships for the academic year 2009-2010.
Short-Term Awards: These fellowships of $2,500 per month are awarded to individuals holding a PhD or equivalent; or doctoral candidate at the dissertation stage. Tenure of the fellowship is from one to five months.
Babara Thom Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded for nine to twelve months. This $45,000 Fellowship is designed to support non-tenured faculty members who are revising a manuscript for publication. Applicants must have received the PhD between 2004 and 2006.
Mellon Fellowships are $45,000 fellowships awarded to individuals holding a PhD or equivalent for nine to twelve months.
National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships are awards of up to $50,000 for individuals holding a PhD or equivalent for a duration of four to twelve months.
Dibner History of Science Program at The Huntington offers long- and short-term fellowships which are designed to further study in the Burndy Library and the other history of science and technology resources at The Huntington.


Due December 15, 2008

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Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange

The Foundation's three grants provide support for research on Chinese Studies in the humanities and social sciences.
1. Distinguished Scholar Grants: No more than two grants each year will be awarded to distinguished full professors. Each grant provides up to $50,000 to help replace half of the salary of faculty on sabbatical, or for time off for research and writing.
2. Scholar Grants: Tenured faculty, including full professors and associate professors, may apply for a CCK Scholar Grant of up to $40,000 or $35,000, respectively, to help replace half of the salary of faculty on sabbatical, or for time off for research and writing.
3. Junior Scholar Grants: The Foundation provides grants for time off for research and writing to postdoctoral scholars and assistant professors without tenure who are affiliated with an accredited U.S. university and who have taught for no more than 6 years since receiving their Ph.D. degree. The maximum amount of each award is $30,000.

Due October 15, 2008

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William Schallek Memorial Graduate Study Fellowship

The Medieval Academy of America is pleased to announce the William Schallek Memorial Graduate Study Fellowship which supports an advanced graduate student who is writing a Ph.D. dissertation in any relevant discipline dealing with late-medieval Britain (ca. 1350-1500). The $30,000 fellowship helps defray research and living expenses for the equivalent of an academic year of study. The fellowship recipient must devote full time to the dissertation project and may not hold any job or teaching position or work on another project during the term of the fellowship. Along with the completed application form, applicants must submit a dissertation proposal that has been approved by the applicant's dissertation committee; a letter of recommendation from the applicant's dissertation director certifying that the applicant has passed qualifying exams and received approval for the dissertation project and discussing the merits of the project and the applicant's preparation to complete it successfully; a second letter of recommendation from a graduate professor discussing the merits of the dissertation project and the applicant's preparation to complete it successfully.

Due October 15, 2008

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Stanford Humanities Center External Faculty Fellowships

The Stanford Humanities Center will award 6-8 External Faculty Fellowships, and also looks to award thematic felllowships in the areas of Digital Humanities and Humanities and International Studies. Fellowships are awarded to support research projects in the humanities; creative arts projects are not eligible. The Humanities Center seeks candidates whose research is likely to contribute to intellectual exchange among a diverse group of scholars within the disciplines of the humanities. Fellows are awarded stipends of up to $60,000 and a housing and moving allowance of up to $15,000, dependent upon need. Both junior and senior faculty members are eligible, though every applicant should have received his or her Ph.D. by September, 2005. External fellowships are intended primarily for individuals currently teaching or affiliated with an academic institution, but independent scholars may apply.

Due October 15, 2008

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Franklin Research Grants (for Travel for Research Purposes)

The American Philisophical Society is pleased to announce the Franklin Research Grants program which is particularly designed to help meet the costs of travel to libraries and archives for research purposes; the purchase of microfilm, photocopies, or equivalent research materials; the costs associated with fieldwork; or laboratory research expenses. Franklin grants are made for noncommercial research. Applicants are expected to have a doctorate or to have published work of doctoral character and quality. The Society is particularly interested in supporting the work of young scholars who have recently received their PhDs. American citizens and residents of the United States may use their Franklin awards at home or abroad. Foreign nationals must use their Franklin awards for research in the United States. Applicants who have received Franklin grants may reapply after an interval of two years.
Funding is offered up to a maximum of $6,000 for use in calendar year 2009.

Due October 1, 2008, for a January 2009 decision for work in February through December
Due December 1, 2008, for a March 2009 decision for work in April through December

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Semester-long Grant Writing Workshop

The Office of Proposal Development is sponsoring a semester-long grant writing workshop for all Texas A&M tenure-track and tenured faculty (and equivalent) working in all disciplines. Participants will be guided through the entire project development and proposal writing process and will engage in an individual consultation on their executive summary, in biweekly peer review meetings with three to four other workshop participants, and in additional meetings on grant-related issues with all workshop participants. By the conclusion of the workshop, investigators will have prepared a complete grant application, which they may then submit to the external funding agency of their choice. Those considering applying for the workshop should have a well-defined research topic, at least some preliminary data, and ample time to devote to workshop activities and to completion of their proposal.

Due September 1, 2008

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AAUW Fellowships and Grants Program Information

The American Association of University Women Educational Foundation supports graduate women around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented through various funding opportunities.

American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations and scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave or for preparing completed research for publication. One-year postdoctoral research leave fellowships, dissertation fellowships, and summer/short-term research publication grants are offered.
Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and who are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force.
Community Action Grants provide seed money to individual women, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations, as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls.
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time graduate or postgraduate study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who intend to pursue a full-time course of study (during the fellowship year) in designated degree programs where women's participation traditionally has been low.

Deadlines vary.

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