The U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting applications for its Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI). This program supports humanistic research at leading independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums across the United States and American overseas research centers.
Key Details
- Program: NEH Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI)
- Funder: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), USA
- Deadline: August 13, 2026
- Project Start Date: January 1, 2028
- Expected Award Announcement: April 30, 2027
- Fellowship Duration: Varies by institution (typically 6–12 months)
- Field: All areas of the humanities — history, literature, philosophy, languages, linguistics, religion, jurisprudence, arts, cultural studies, and more
- Eligibility: Scholars (including postdoctoral researchers, faculty, independent scholars) in the humanities; must not hold a PhD-granting position at a U.S. institution that prevents taking leave
How to Apply
- Individual scholars apply directly to participating independent research institutions — not to NEH directly
- Each institution administers its own fellowship competition using NEH funding
- Visit the official NEH FPIRI page for the list of participating institutions and to access each institution’s application portal
- Also available via Grants.gov (opportunity listing efaa3c8c)
Benefits
- Funded residential or non-residential fellowships at prestigious research institutions (e.g., the Newberry Library, the Huntington Library, Folger Shakespeare Library, American Academy in Rome, and others)
- Time and resources to advance a significant humanities research project
- Access to specialized archival and library collections
If you are a humanities scholar seeking dedicated time for a major research project, the NEH FPIRI program offers access to some of America’s finest research collections. The August 13, 2026 deadline gives you roughly two months to prepare — begin identifying your target institution and reviewing their specific requirements now.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official NEH website before applying.