Applications for the National Humanities Center residential fellowships for 2027–28 close on 1 October 2026. Humanities researchers preparing a submission should complete the application now and check the portal for its exact cutoff.
Applicant information
- Location: North Carolina, United States
- Programme: Residential humanities research fellowship
- Application deadline: 1 October 2026
- Reference deadline: 8 October 2026
- Funding: Individually determined stipend
- International applicants: Eligible
About the fellowship
The programme provides residential time for advanced humanities scholarship. Applicants can seek a full academic year or a semester. It is designed for established research projects, rather than doctoral study or an entry-level postdoctoral appointment.
Who should apply
The Center expects a doctorate or equivalent terminal qualification earned at least five years earlier, a substantial publication record beyond the dissertation, and strong English proficiency. Independent scholars and researchers outside tenure-track appointments may apply. Projects should already be substantially advanced.
Before committing time to the application, ask whether your proposed work has a clear scholarly contribution and a realistic writing plan. An application should explain what you will complete during residence, rather than simply describe a broad area of interest.
Financial support and relocation
Stipends are individually assessed; applicants should not assume a standard award or complete salary replacement. The Center provides eligible round-trip travel for fellows and accompanying immediate family, but additional living, moving and research-travel costs require separate planning. International fellows may receive eligible visa sponsorship.
Prepare a practical relocation budget before accepting any offer. List accommodation, ongoing expenses at home, insurance and any costs for accompanying family members. Keep confirmed support separate from support you are still requesting from your employer or another funder.
Application documents
Prepare a project proposal of no more than 1,000 words, a bibliography of up to two pages, a CV of up to four pages, a one-page project outline and three referees. Use the current portal instructions when checking document formatting and submission requirements.
Final submission checklist
- Read the eligibility and project restrictions before uploading files.
- Make the research question, current progress and planned outputs easy to identify.
- Check that the proposal and outline describe the same project and timetable.
- Contact all three referees and make the separate reference deadline clear.
- Open each final document to check legibility, page limits and filenames.
- Review every field before submitting: the Center states that submitted applications cannot be edited.
- Save the submission confirmation for your records.
Deadline and how to apply
The application deadline is 1 October 2026; recommendation letters are due 8 October 2026. The programme page does not specify a cutoff time, so check the application portal and submit promptly. A later reference deadline does not extend the application deadline.
Conclusion
This opportunity is best suited to a researcher who can use a defined period of residence to move an advanced humanities project towards completion. Prioritise eligibility, a credible work plan and a complete submission over last-minute cosmetic changes.
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