American Antiquarian Society
American Philosophical Society
Blakemore Foundation
Carnegie Mellon Center for the Arts in Society
David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
Foundation for Child Development
Harvard University
Institute for Advanced Study - School of Social Science
Wesleyan University's Center for the Humanities
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Northwestern University School of Music
National Endowment for Democracy
Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
School of Historical Studies
Smithsonian Institution
Andrew W. Mellon / Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship
Tanner Humanities Center - University of Utah
Metanexus Institute on Religion and Science
University of Conneticut - Humanities Institute
Library of Congress
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York Council for the Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
Rockefeller Archive Center
Smithsonian Institute
Social Science Research Council
Study Centre, Canadian Centre for Architecture Visiting Scholars Program
The Wenner-Gren Foundation
Winterhur Museum

AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY

NEH LONG-TERM FELLOWSHIPS
Deadline: January 15, 2009
Award: Up to $40,000

Resident fellowships (Worcester, MA) in all fields of American history and culture through 1876, including the history of the book, art, music, science, African American history and women's history. Mid-career scholars are encouraged to apply.

AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

FRANKLIN RESEARCH GRANTS
Deadline: October 1, 2008; December 1, 2008
Award: Up to $6,000

The Society is particularly interested in supporting the work of young scholars who have recently received their PhDs. The Franklin program is particularly designed to help meet the costs of travel to libraries and archives for research purposes; the purchase of microfilm, photocopies, or equivalent research materials; the costs associated with fieldwork; or laboratory research expenses.

BLAKEMORE FOUNDATION

1. Freeman Fellowships
Deadline: December 30, 2008
Award: Unspecified

The Blakemore Foundation makes grants each year for the advanced study of modern Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Southeast Asian languages. The grants, which fund a year of advanced language study at an institution in Asia, are intended for those pursuing professional, academic or business careers that involve the regular use of an Asian language. The grants cover tuition and a stipend for related educational expenses, basic living costs and transportation, but do not include dependent expenses. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. are eligible to apply.

2. Refresher Grants
Deadline: December 30, 2008
Award: Tuition, plus maintenance stipend

Grants for short-term advanced Asian language study of less than one full academic year in length at Asian University.

3. Fine Arts Grant
Deadline: November 1, 2008
Award: Unspecified

For improving understanding of Asian Fine Arts in the United States.

CARNEGIE MELLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN SOCIETY

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Deadline: January 18, 2008
Award: $35,000 stipend and full university benefits

Scholars and artists who have received their terminal degree within the last seven years in any field of humanistic inquiry or artistic endeavor eligible to apply. Applications should address the issue of “arts in society” offering a unique interdisciplinary perspective on the topic. A research proposal and a suggested course should demonstrate this perspective.

DAVID ROCKEFELLER CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES

VISITING SCHOLARS AND FELLOWS
Deadline: February 1, 2009
Award: $25,000 living stipend for one semester

Each semester, the Center selects a number of distinguished scholars and professionals, many from Latin America, to spend a minimum of one semester at Harvard working on their own research and writing projects, making use of the University's extensive library resources, participating in the Center's conferences and seminars and interacting with faculty and students.

FOUNDATION FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Deadline: November 1, 2008
Award: $150,000

Supports young scholars in the behavioral and social sciences and allied professional fields in their research on the development, early education, and health needs of immigrant children from birth to age 10, particularly those who are living in low-income families. Full-time, untenured but tenure-track or faculty tenured in past 4 years who have earned their doctoral degree within the last 15 years on June 30, 2005 is eligible to apply.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

RESIDENTIAL FACULTY FELLOWHIPS IN ETHICS
Deadline: October 31, 2008
Award: Up to $40,000

Fellowships support outstanding teachers and scholars who wish to develop their ability to address questions of moral choice in such areas as business, education, government, law, medicine, and public policy. Preference given to applicants at an early stage of their career.

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY - SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

VISITING MEMBER FELLOWSHIP
Deadline: November 15, 2008
Award: Unspecified

Fellowship provides Members with libraries, offices, seminar and lecture rooms, subsidized restaurant and housing facilities and some secretarial and word-processing services. Residency in Princeton required during fellowship. Members appointed for either one or two terms.

WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY'S CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES

Andrew W. Mellow Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2008-9 for resident research
Deadline: November 3, 2008
Award: Unspecified

Conduct independent research and participate in the collegial life of the Center for the Humanities, which sponsors conferences, lectures, and colloquia. Fellow must give one public lecture.  Office at the Center for the Humanities provided.

SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE

New York Public Library
Deadline: December 1, 2008
Award: $25,000 for six months, $50,000 for one year

The Schomburg Center residency program assists scholars and professionals whose research on the black experience can benefit from extended access to the Center's resources. Fellowships funded by the Center will allow recipients to spend six months or a year in residence with access to resources at the Schomburg Center and other research units of The New York Public Library.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Musical Composition
Deadline: February 1, 2008 Award: $100,000 and performance by Chicago Symphony

In addition to showing highest-level achievement in a substantial and continuing body of work, nominees must have significantly influenced the field of composition. Recipient will be expected to complete four nonconsecutive weeks of residency at Northwestern University School of Music. Nominating letters should be no more than two pages in length and should be sent to: Secretary to the Selection Committee, Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Musical Composition, Office of the Dean, School of Music, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208-1200.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY

REGAN-FASCELL DEMOCRACY FELLOWS
Deadline: November 10, 2008
Award: Unspecified

The program enables democracy activists, practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change. During their stay at the Forum, which can range from 3 to 10 months, scholars make at least one presentation and complete a substantial piece of writing (a monograph or book) for publication.

OMOHUNDRO INSTITUTE OF EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE

1. Mellon Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Deadline: November 1, 2008
Award: $45,000 stipend

Award carries a year's support to revise applicant's first book manuscript and the Institute's commitment to publish the resulting study. Must have met all requirements for the doctorate at least twelve months prior to commencing the fellowship.

2. NEH Postdoctoral Fellowship
Deadline: November 1, 2008
Award: Beginning stipend of $40,000

Fellowship for two years beginning July 1, 2008. Principal criterion for selection that candidate's dissertation or other manuscript have significant potential as a distinguished book-length contribution to scholarship.

SCHOOL OF HISTORICAL STUDIES

MELLON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Deadline: November 1, 2008
Award: Stipend will match the combined salary and benefits at home institution

Assistant Professors in areas represented in the School of Historical Studies (Greek and Roman civilization, the history of Europe, the Islamic world, East Asian studies, the history of art, and modern international relations) may apply, provided at the time of their arrival they will have served at least two and not more than four years as assistant professors in institutions of higher learning and provided they can return to their institution. Fellowship for 2008-2009 academic year.

* SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

Senior and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Deadline: Various
Award: $35,000 stipend per year and up

Provide scholars with opportunities to pursue independent research projects in association with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff.

ANDREW W. MELLON / WOODROW WILSON NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

CAREER ENHANCEMENT FELLOWSHIPS FOR JUNIOR FACULTY
Deadline: November 28, 2008
Award: $30,000

Provides one year of financial support, mentoring and a fall retreat for participants. This program will aid the scholarly research and intellectual growth of fellows, thereby improving their success in attaining tenure. Focus is on minority junior faculty members and faculty whose work focuses on racial disparities in core fields in the arts and sciences.

TANNER HUMANITIES CENTER - UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

HUMANITIES RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
Deadline: March 1, 2009
Award: $34,000 stipend

Tenured and untenured faculty eligible to apply. Applicants must have Ph.D. by August 2004.

METANEXUS INSTITUTE ON RELIGION AND SCIENCE

TEMPLETON RESEARCH LECTURES ON CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT OF RELIGION AND SCIENCE
Deadline: January 1, 2008
Award: Varies

The Templeton Research Lectures is a three-year program, with the possibility of a fourth year extension, which provides $90,000 to $130,000 per year in funding for scholars who want to develop on-going, interdisciplinary programs within their universities consistent with the aim of this program.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNETICUT - HUMANITIES INSTITUTE

RESIDENTIAL FELLOWSHIP
Deadline: January 15, 2008
Award: Up to $40,000

Faculty Residential Fellowships support projects that can be completed during the tenure of an award or those that are part of a long-term endeavor. Applicants should have held the Ph.D. for five years or more or possess a record of professional accomplishment. Faculty Residential Fellowships do not support projects to study teaching methods or theories. Neither do they support surveys of courses and programs or the preparation of institutional curricula.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Henry Alfred Kissinger Chair in Foreign Policy and International Relations
Deadline: November 1, 2008
Award: $135,000 for 10 months

Research on foreign policy and international affairs related to the United States. Award is open to senior scholars worldwide with their Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree and a substantial record of scholarly activity

Email: scholarly@loc.gov

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

2008-2009 ART HISTORY AND CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIPS
Deadline: November 7, 2008
Award: $30,000, with up to an additional $3,000 for travel and misc. expenses

The Fellowship Program at The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers graduate students and senior scholars from the United States and around the world the opportunity to undertake study and research related to their work in art history, archaeology, and art conservation, either at the museum or abroad.

NEW YORK COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES

MINI-GRANTS
Deadline: Ongoing
Award: Up to $1,500

Supports projects that interpret history or culture. Eligible programs include small film or museum exhibitions, theater productions, lectures, conferences, or walking tours.

MAJOR PROJECT GRANTS
Deadline: September 15, 2008
Award: $2,500-$15,000

Supports public events on humanities topics for audiences throughout the state, including, but not limited to, conferences, lecture series, panels, symposia, reading and discussion programs, museum exhibits, radio productions, online exhibitions, and walking tours.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES (NEH)

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH GRANTS
Deadline: November 5, 2008
Award: $10,000-$20,000

Supports research grants for two or more collaborating scholars whose work is complex enough to require additional staff or resources beyond the individual's salary.

ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER

Deadline: Ongoing
Award: $3,000

Supports research done by scholars at the Rockefeller Archive Center, which contains records of the Rockefeller family, the Rockefeller Foundation, Rockefeller University, and other affiliates. The center will also award grants to support research on the history of basic medical research, on the life of Paul Erlich, and on postcolonial studies. Applicants must contact the Archive Center's staff by email at archive@rockefeller.edu or by fax at 914-631-6017 well in advance of the application deadline with a description of the research project for which they seek support.

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE

Latino Studies Fellowship
Deadline: January 15, 2009
Award: $40,000 per year

The Latino Studies Fellowship Program provides opportunities to US Latino/a predoctoral students and postdoctoral and senior scholars to pursue research topics that relate to Latino art, culture, and history. Interdisciplinary subjects are encouraged and can be undertaken at more than one of the Smithsonian museums and/or research units, and advised by one or more of the Smithsonian research staff members.

SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL

Eurasia Title VIII Fellowships
Deadline: November 13, 2007 *****Not available for 2008-2009****
Award: Unspecified
The Eurasia program currently offers several fellowships at both the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels for research, writing, training, and curriculum development on or related to any of the New States of Eurasia, the Soviet Union, and/or the Russian Empire. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

JSPS Fellowship Program
Deadline: December 1, 2008
The JSPS program provides recent PhD recipients (and ABD's—please see program eligibility requirements) with opportunities to conduct research in Japan under the leadership of a host researcher. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants will be notified by JSPS in mid-summer 2008. Fellows will be selected by JSPS based on nominations made by the SSRC Japan Advisory Board. Applicants will be notified of their nomination status in early spring 2008.

Eurasia Teaching Fellowship
Deadline: *****Not available for 2008-2009****
Award: Unspecified
The Eurasia Program Teaching Fellowship supports faculty members, at all career levels, wishing to create and implement significantly revised or wholly new university courses on or related to any of the New States of Eurasia, the Soviet Union, and/or the Russian Empire. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to apply.

STUDY CENTRE, CANADIAN CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURE VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Deadline: December 1, 2008
Award: $3,500 to $5,000 CDN/ month

Visiting Scholars are provided with generous stipends for periods of residency at the CCA ranging from 3 to 8 months. Administrative and research support are also provided as needed. Visiting Scholars are encouraged to apply on the basis of an independent research project based on or supported by the extensive holdings of the CCA library and collection.

Email: studium@cca.qc.ca

THE WENNER-GREN FOUNDATION

INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH GRANTS
Deadline: November 1, 2008 and May 1, 2009
Award: Up to $40,000

Supports basic research in all branches of anthropology. Grants are made to seed innovative approaches and ideas, to cover specific expenses or phases of a project, and/or to encourage aid from other funding agencies.

WINTERHUR MUSEUM

Winterhur Research Fellowships
Deadline: January 15, 2009
Award: $1,500 per month

Encourages critical inquiry that will further our understanding of American history and visual and material culture. Fellows participate in on-site seminars and programs, and live in a furnished communal residence on the Winterthur estate. Fellowships are for one to three months.