Promotion of the Humanities Research

National Endowment For The Humanities

Humanities Research awards advance knowledge and understanding of the humanities and strengthen their intellectual foundations. The Scholarly Editions and Translations program supports collaborative teams who are editing, annotating, and translating foundational texts and documents that are vital to generating new scholarship in the humanities. Project outputs are publications in printed or digital form.

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Helps scholars create new editions and translations of important humanities works. Provides funding for research projects that make historical and literary materials accessible to the public.

Quick Facts

Funding
$2,190,368 - $3,664,344
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Organization
National Endowment For The Humanities

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What Is This Program?

Research awards support projects that extend existing scholarly research and create the fundamental building blocks for future, long-term research in the humanities. These awards make important materials available to scholars and the general public, including historical records, literary writings, and musical scores.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • salary
  • travel to evaluate collections
  • consultant fees for planning activities
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • attendance at annual meetings
  • purchase of computers and peripherals
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
up to $65,000 in outright funds for planning stage projects
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

How Do I Apply?

research@neh.gov
(202) 606-8200

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This program offers funding up to $3,664,344 (minimum $2,190,368).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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