2026 Scholarly Writing Institute
Forecasted
The 2026 Scholarly Writing Institute by the National Humanities Center offers a nine-day immersive program to help humanities scholars advance their writing projects through expert coaching and collaborative support.
Funder: National Humanities Center
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No direct stipend; program cost is $4,000 (with lodging) or $2,700 (local, no lodging) per participant
Summary: Intensive nine-day writing institute for scholars at Institutional Sponsor universities, providing private study space, expert coaching, and a collaborative academic environment.
Key Information: Only scholars from Institutional Sponsor universities and colleges are eligible.
Description
The Scholarly Writing Institute at the National Humanities Center is an immersive, nine-day residential program designed to help scholars make significant progress on their writing projects. Participants benefit from uninterrupted writing time in private studies, group and individual coaching sessions with acclaimed writing coach Helen Betya Rubinstein, and consultations with experienced editors from respected academic presses. The institute fosters a supportive cohort environment that encourages intellectual exchange and collaboration. The program is open exclusively to scholars affiliated with the Center's Institutional Sponsor universities and colleges.
