The National Humanities Center (NHC) in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is now accepting applications for its prestigious residential fellowship programme for the 2027–28 academic year. Applications open on 1 July 2026 with a deadline of 1 October 2026. This fellowship supports humanistic scholars from all disciplines in pursuing advanced research in a vibrant scholarly community.
Key Details
- Provider: National Humanities Center (NHC), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
- Fellowship Type: Residential — fellows spend the academic year (September 2027–May 2028) at the Center in North Carolina
- Benefits: Stipend (individually determined), travel expenses to and from the Center, housing assistance, access to research library, and a rich intellectual community of fellow scholars
- Eligibility: Scholars with a doctorate or equivalent scholarly credentials. Welcomes mid-career and senior scholars; emerging scholars with strong peer-reviewed track records may also apply. Open to scholars in humanities, interpretive social sciences, natural sciences, arts, professions, and public life engaged in humanistic projects. International scholars are eligible.
- Application Opens: 1 July 2026
- Application Deadline: 1 October 2026 (references due 8 October 2026)
- How to Apply: Via the online application portal at nationalhumanitiescenter.org
The NHC Fellowship is ideal for scholars seeking dedicated time away from teaching and administrative duties to complete a significant research project. The Center’s interdisciplinary environment fosters intellectual exchange across humanities and social science fields. Applications are currently open — submit by 1 October 2026.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official National Humanities Center website before applying.