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) Presenter Consortium for Jazz
- 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
(New) Immigration History Research Center (IHRC) -- Grants In Aid
- University of Minnesota
- Description: Provides research funding and travel support ($2,000 awards) through the Immigration History Research Center Archives (IHRCA) at the University of Minnesota Libraries for scholars of all levels based outside the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area to conduct a 5-day on-site research visit utilizing its internationally renowned migration and diaspora collections.
- Deadline: 09/01/2026
- Keywords: Migration history, Ethnic studies, Refugee resettlement, Archival research, Immigration and diaspora documentation
(New) First Book Award
- Academy of American Poets
- Description: Provides a major first-book publication prize ($5,000 and publication by Graywolf Press) through the Academy of American Poets for a debut poetry collection by an emerging U.S. poet, accompanied by an all-expenses-paid six-week residency at the Civitella Ranieri Center in Italy and widespread member distribution.
- Deadline: 09/01/2026
- Keywords: Poetry manuscript publication, Emerging writers, Debut collection promotion, Literary residency, National poetry distribution
(New) Franklin Research Grants (for Travel for Research Purposes)
- 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
(New) School of Historical Studies -- Mellon Fellowships for Assistant Professors
- 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
(New) Institute of Sacred Music – Fellowships
- 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
(New) School of Historical Studies -- Visiting Member 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
(New) Institute for Ethics and the Common Good (ECG) -- Faculty Fellowships
- 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
(New) Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts - Senior 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
(New) Howard Chapnick Grant (for the Advancement of Photojournalism)
- 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
(New) AIA Site Preservation Grant
- 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
(New) Samuel H. Kress Grants for Research and Publication in Classical Art and Architecture
- 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
MLA Pathways Step Grants
- 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
Lemelson Center Fellowship Program
- 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
Eileen Southern 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
Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) Fellowships
- 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
Fellowships to Assist Research and Artistic Creation -- US and Canada Competition
- 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
Jonathan Larson Grants (Emerging Composers, Lyricists, Bookwriters - Music Theater)
- American Theatre Wing
- Description: Supports emerging musical theatre creators—including composers, lyricists, and librettists—through unrestricted grants that help advance their artistic careers and develop new musical theatre works.
- Deadline: 09/04/2026
- Keywords: Musical, Theatre, Composers, Lyricists, Librettists, Performing Arts, Playwriting, Creative Writing, Arts, Fellowship
Fellowships (for Scholars of British and American History and Culture)
- 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
Collaborative Research Grants
- 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
Filmmaking Grants
- Southern Documentary Fund
- Description: Supports documentary filmmakers creating nonfiction films rooted in or connected to the American South, providing production funding and mentorship to advance stories from underrepresented communities.
- Deadline: 08/14/2026
- Keywords: Documentary, Filmmaking, Storytelling, Nonfiction Media, Independent Film, American South, Social Impact, Cultural Stories, Film Production
Residency Experience
- 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
Vital Worship Grants Program
- 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
Scholarly Editions and Translations Grants
- 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
Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Program
- 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
New Scholars Program
- Bibliographical Society of America
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/16/2026
- Keywords:
Artists Fellowships
- North Carolina Arts Council
- Description:
- Deadline: 08/31/2026
- Keywords:
Kluge Center Fellowships for Residential Research in Humanities and Social Sciences
- Library of Congress
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/15/2026
- Keywords:
Grants
- North Carolina Humanities Council
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/10/2026
- Keywords:
Public Humanities Projects
- National Endowment for the Humanities
- Description:
- Deadline: 12/09/2026
- Keywords:
Wyeth Foundation for American Art Publication Grant (subvention, New)
- College Art Association
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/15/2026
- Keywords:
Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art – Publication Grants
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/30/2026
- Keywords:
Public Humanities Projects
- National Endowment for the Humanities
- Description:
- Deadline: 12/09/2026
- Keywords:
Wyeth Foundation for American Art Publication Grant (subvention)
- College Art Association
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/15/2026
- Keywords:
Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art -- Publication Grants
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/30/2026
- Keywords:
Guest House/Stipend supporting music, literature, performing arts, design and visual arts in Paris
- Swedish Institute
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/09/2026
- Keywords:
AMS Subventions for Publications
- American Musicological Society
- Description:
- Deadline: 08/15/2026
- Keywords:
Endowments for Advancing the Humanities
- National Endowment for the Humanities
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/30/2028
- Keywords:
- *Institutionally Limited
Artist Protection Fund
- Institute of International Education (IIE)
- Description:
- Deadline: Applications and submissions are accepted on a rolling basis at any time throughout the year.
- Keywords: