The National Humanities Center welcomes fellowship applications from scholars engaged in advanced humanities research, regardless of citizenship or national origin, for the fully-funded National Humanities Center Fellowship 2021/2022 scholarship.
Each year, several scholars from countries other than the United States come to the Center, in North Carolina, as part of the cohort of Fellows and contribute to the rich intellectual and diverse environment of the fellowship program.
During their time in residence, Fellows are given the freedom to work on their projects while benefiting from the exceptional services of the Center. The stunning Archie K. Davis building offers private studies, light-filled common areas, and verdant grounds.
The Center also provides scholars with exceptional library services, breakfasts, and lunches in the dining area, and administrative support in organizing seminars and study groups.
Fellowship Eligibility Requirements
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Applicants must have a doctorate or equivalent scholarly credentials. Mid-career and senior scholars are encouraged to apply.
Emerging scholars with a strong record of peer-reviewed work may also apply. The Center does not support the revision of doctoral dissertations.
Besides scholars from all fields of the humanities, the Center accepts individuals from the natural and social sciences, the arts, the professions, and public life who are engaged in humanistic projects.
National Humanities Center Fellowship Prize
The stipend amounts for Fellows are individually determined, according to the needs of the scholars and the Center’s ability to meet them. The Center’s own endowment, private foundation grants, contributions from alumni and friends, and the National Endowment for the Humanities supports fellowships.
The Center seeks to provide half salary up to $65,000 expecting the Fellow’s home institution covers the remaining salary.
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Available Subjects for National Humanities Center Fellowship
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
1. Humanities
Eligible Nationalities
International Students who fulfil the fellowship criteria are eligible to apply.
Application Procedure
The Center will begin accepting applications for the 2022–2023 academic year on July 1, 2021. Fellowship applicants are asked to complete the online application form and to upload the following documents:
- 1,000-word project proposal
- Short bibliography (up to 2 pages)
- Curriculum vitae (up to 4 pages)
- One-page tentative outline of the structure of the project (if the project is a book, provide an outline of chapters; otherwise, give an outline of the components of the project and their progress to date)
- They will also ask applicants to provide names and contact information for three references. References will receive an email prompt inviting them to upload a letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant. All letters are also due by October 7, 2021.
Deadline for National Humanities Center Fellowship
The deadline for submission of applications is 7 October 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions which might be of help to you:
I am an independent or unranked scholar. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent researchers are eligible and encouraged to apply if they meet the general eligibility requirements as listed above.
What areas of research does the National Humanities Center support?
Besides scholars from all fields of the humanities, the Center also accepts applications from individuals in the natural and social sciences, the arts, the professions, and public life provided those projects are informed by and significantly contribute to humanities scholarship.
I am currently finishing my PhD. Am I eligible for a residential fellowship?
No. Applicants must have a doctorate or equivalent scholarly credentials at the time of the application. Applicants who do not meet this criterion are not eligible for a fellowship at the Center and will not be reviewed as part of the competition. Most successful candidates are mid-career and senior scholars, or emerging scholars with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications beyond the dissertation project.
How will I receive my stipend if selected as a fellow?
Fellows have the choice to receive their stipend directly or paid through their institution. The Center does not withhold taxes, but stipends are taxable.
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