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Art & Humanities

Faculty in the arts and humanities have access to external funding sources curated by OSP, spanning federal programs, private foundations, and international exchange opportunities. OSP's Humanities A-Z resource directory connects faculty with major sponsors including the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, the Fulbright Scholar Program, the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, and the Wallace Foundation, among many others.

NEH programs are a particularly significant source of support for humanities faculty, offering funding at multiple career stages, including Summer Stipends for early- and late-stage research projects and a range of grants supporting scholarship, publication, and public humanities work. 

Faculty are encouraged to contact their OSP Sponsored Programs Administrator early in the process to allow adequate time for proposal development and institutional review.

Browse each faculty funding section, or use Command (⌘) + F on Mac devices or Ctrl + F on PC devices to search for specific keywords on each page.

Interested applicants should contact their OSP Administrator as early as possible.

Funding Opportunities

  • (New)
    • Folger Shakespeare Library 
    • Description: Supports scholarly and artistic research on the early modern world, including history, literature, art, performance, philosophy, religion, and politics. Fellows engage with the Folger’s primary-source collections.
    • Deadline: 09/14/2026
    • Keywords: Early modern studies, Shakespeare, humanities, primary sources, literary research.
  • (New)
    • National Gallery of Art 
    • Description: Supports doctoral research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts, including dissertation research and travel. Fellowships provide $30,000 per year plus research travel support.
    • Deadline: 11/15/2026
    • Keywords: Art history, visual arts, doctoral research, humanities, dissertation.
  • (New)
    • Loeb Classical Library Foundation 
    • Description: Supports scholars in classical studies with funding for research, publication, travel, conferences, archaeological work, and related projects. Fellowships typically range from $1,000–$40,000.
    • Deadline: 11/15/2026
    • Keywords: Classical studies, archaeology, Greek literature, Latin literature, research.
  • (New)
    • Andrew Carnegie Foundation
    • Description: Provides up to $200,000 for humanities and social science research examining political polarization, democracy, and ways to strengthen social cohesion. The 2027 program encourages research drawing lessons from polarization in other countries.
    • Deadline: 11/13/2026
    • Keywords: Political polarization, democracy, social cohesion, humanities, social sciences
    • *Institutionally Limited

    • American Council of Learned Societies
    • Description: Supports digital humanities and social science projects that promote digital equity, racial and social justice, and ethical digital scholarship, especially projects engaging historically marginalized communities.
    • Deadline: 11/03/2026
    • Keywords: Digital humanities, digital justice, social justice, racial justice, digital scholarship, humanities, social sciences, marginalized communities, digital equity, ethical technology, public engagement, Mellon Foundation.

    • Chamber Music America 
    • Description: Provides funding from Chamber Music America (funded by the Doris Duke Foundation) to support a consortium of up to three U.S.-based presenting organizations collaborating to engage one to three professional jazz ensembles for live or livestreamed public performances within distinct communities.
    • Deadline: 09/24/2026
    • Keywords: Jazz performance funding, Presenter collaboration, U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations, Chamber music and jazz ensembles, Audience development

    • American Philosophical Society 
    • Description: Provides small grants (up to $7,000) through the American Philosophical Society to support post-doctoral scholars with the costs of travel to libraries and archives, microfilms/photocopies, fieldwork, or laboratory research expenses leading to publication in all areas of knowledge.
    • Deadline: 10/01/2026
    • Keywords: Academic research travel, Library and archival research, Fieldwork expenses, Laboratory research support, Post-doctoral scholar funding

    • Institute for Advanced Study 
    • Description: Provides one-year residential memberships at the Institute for Advanced Study’s School of Historical Studies for eligible assistant professors from U.S. and Canadian universities to engage exclusively in independent historical research and writing.
    • Deadline: 10/15/2026
    • Keywords: Early-career faculty support, Assistant professor fellowships, Humanities residential research, Historical scholarship advancement, U.S. and Canadian higher education

    • Yale University 
    • Description: Provides long-term and short-term residential fellowships through the Yale Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) for international scholars, religious leaders, and artists at all career stages to pursue interdisciplinary projects, teach, and conduct research focusing on sacred music, liturgical and ritual studies, and religion and the arts utilizing Yale's vast libraries, archives, and collections.
    • Deadline: 10/15/2026
    • Keywords: Sacred music research, Liturgical and ritual studies, Religion and the arts, Interdisciplinary humanities, Yale residential fellowships

    • Institute for Advanced Study 
    • Description: Provides residential fellowships through the School of Historical Studies at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton for scholars and researchers to pursue independent, self-directed historical inquiry—spanning Greek and Roman worlds, European history, the Islamic world, East Asian studies, art history, and the history of science—free from teaching and administrative obligations.
    • Deadline: 10/15/2026
    • Keywords: Historical scholarship fellowship, Western and Near Eastern civilizations, Global history and culture, Postdoctoral residential research, Humanities academic advancement

    • University of Notre Dame 
    • Description: Provides residential fellowships and grants through the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Ethics and the Common Good (ECG) for U.S. and international faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and independent researchers pursuing major projects on specialized annual themes such as the intersection of love and ethics or faith-based ethical approaches to artificial intelligence.
    • Deadline: 10/26/2026
    • Keywords: Interdisciplinary faculty research, Love-based ethical frameworks, Faith-based AI approaches, Public-facing scholarship, Residential academic fellowships

    • National Gallery of Art 
    • Description: Provides full-time residential fellowships through the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA) at the National Gallery of Art for senior scholars to pursue advanced research in the history, theory, and criticism of art, architecture, and urbanism.
    • Deadline: 10/15/2026
    • Keywords: Art history research, Visual arts theory and criticism, Cultural heritage, Academic fellowship, Humanities scholarship

    • Smith Foundation, W. Eugene 
    • Description: Supports leadership, education, research, and management initiatives in fields ancillary to photojournalism and documentary photography (such as archiving, editing, and community-driven knowledge sharing) intended to promote social change and advance the profession.
    • Deadline: 10/12/2026
    • Keywords: Photojournalism leadership, Documentary photography education, Editorial research, Media management, Social change initiatives

    • Archaeological Institute of America
    • Description: Provides funding from the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) to support projects that directly preserve, protect, and manage threatened archaeological sites worldwide, while incorporating public outreach, community engagement, and educational components.
    • Deadline: 11/01/2026
    • Keywords: Archaeological conservation, Cultural heritage management, Site protection and monitoring, Public outreach and education, Threat mitigation

    • Archaeological Institute of America
    • Description: Provides funding from the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) supported by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation to professional members for research and publication preparation relating to classical art and architecture.
    • Deadline: 12/15/2026
    • Keywords: Pre-modern European art, Classical art and architecture, Scholarly research and publication, Art history, Material culture and archaeology

    • Modern Language Association 
    • Description: Supports faculty members and small teams in humanities programs seeking to improve undergraduate recruitment, retention, and career readiness. The grants fund initiatives such as curriculum development, student mentoring, internships, research opportunities, and collaborations that strengthen pathways for students in language, literature, writing, culture, and related fields.
    • Deadline: 10/30/2026
    • Keywords: Humanities Education, Student Success, Curriculum Innovation, Undergraduate Research, Career Readiness

    • Smithsonian Institution 
    • Description: Supports scholars, researchers, and professionals studying the history of invention and innovation in American society. The fellowship provides access to Smithsonian collections, research resources, and expert staff to support projects such as publications, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and other scholarly or public-facing works.
    • Deadline: 10/15/2026
    • Keywords: History of Technology, Invention, Innovation, Museum Research, Smithsonian Fellowship

    • Society for American Music 
    • Description: Supports scholarly research on music of the African diaspora in the Americas, providing funding for archival, ethnographic, and field research projects. The fellowship helps scholars explore the history, culture, and impact of Black music traditions through research activities such as travel, collection work, and media resource development.
    • Deadline: 10/15/2026
    • Keywords: African Diaspora Music, Music History, Ethnomusicology, Cultural Research, Archival Research

    • Princeton University 
    • Description: Supports scholars conducting advanced research related to Latin America and the Caribbean through visiting, postdoctoral, and short-term fellowships. The program provides opportunities for independent research, collaboration with Princeton faculty, access to academic resources, and engagement with the broader scholarly community.
    • Deadline: 10/16/2026
    • Keywords: Latin American Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Research Fellowship 
    • Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, John Simon 
    • Description: Supports exceptional mid-career professionals in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences by providing fellowships that allow recipients to pursue significant creative or scholarly work. The program recognizes individuals with demonstrated achievement and provides flexible support to advance their research, projects, or creative endeavors
    • Deadline: 09/15/2026
    • Keywords: Arts and Humanities, Research Fellowship, Creative Scholarship, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
    • Huntington Library
    • Description: Supports scholars conducting humanities and arts research using The Huntington’s extensive library, rare book, manuscript, art, and special collections resources.
    • Deadline: 11/15/2026
    • Keywords: Humanities, History, Literature, Art History, Archival Research, Rare Books, Manuscripts, Special Collections, Cultural Heritage, History of Science, Fellowship
    • National Endowment for the Humanities
    • Description: Supports teams of scholars conducting collaborative humanities research projects that advance knowledge through interdisciplinary inquiry and produce significant scholarly outputs such as books, journal issues, or articles.
    • Deadline: 09/16/2026
    • Keywords: Humanities, Collaborative Research, Interdisciplinary Research, History, Culture, American History, Western Civilization, Scholarly Publications, Archival Research, Humanities Scholarship, Research Teams, Academic Collaboration
    • Millay Colony for the Arts
    • Description: From April through November, Millay Arts invites 6-7 multidisciplinary artists for stays at Steepletop, the historic estate of poet/activist Edna St. Vincent Millay.
    • Deadline: 10/01/2026
    • Keywords: Multidisciplinary, Artists, Residencies
    • Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 
    • Description: We welcome grant proposals on a wide range of Christian worship practices. In particular, we invite proposals related to universal design, cultural engagement, preaching, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper.
    • Deadline: 10/15/2026
    • Keywords: Christian, Worship, Culture, Religion
    • National Endowment for the Humanities
    • Description: The purpose of this program supports collaborative teams who edit, annotate, and translate foundational humanities texts that are vital to generating new scholarship but are not available in adequate editions or translations.
    • Deadline: 09/16/2026
    • Keywords: Translation, Humanities, Texts, Editors, Edit
    • National Endowment for the Arts
    • Description: The FCAH considers applications within two programs: International Indemnity and Domestic Indemnity. Applications are first reviewed by NEA staff for eligibility and completeness.
    • Deadline: 09/14/2026
    • Keywords: Arts, Artifact, Indemnity
    • Bibliographical Society of America
    • Description: 
    • Deadline: 09/16/2026 
    • Keywords: 
    • Library of Congress
    • Description: 
    • Deadline: 09/15/2026 
    • Keywords: 
    • North Carolina Humanities Council
    • Description: 
    • Deadline: 09/10/2026 
    • Keywords: 
    • National Endowment for the Humanities
    • Description:
    • Deadline: 12/09/2026
    • Keywords:
  • (subvention, New)
    • College Art Association
    • Description:
    • Deadline: 09/15/2026 
    • Keywords:
    • Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • Description:
    • Deadline: 09/30/2026
    • Keywords:
    • National Endowment for the Humanities
    • Description:
    • Deadline: 12/09/2026
    • Keywords: 
    • College Art Association
    • Description:
    • Deadline: 09/15/2026
    • Keywords: 
    • Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • Description:
    • Deadline: 09/30/2026 
    • Keywords:
    • Swedish Institute
    • Description:
    • Deadline: 09/09/2026
    • Keywords:
    • National Endowment for the Humanities
    • Description:
    • Deadline: 09/30/2028
    • Keywords:
    • *Institutionally Limited
    • Institute of International Education (IIE)
    • Description:
    • Deadline: Applications and submissions are accepted on a rolling basis at any time throughout the year.
    • Keywords: