2026 Scholarly Writing Institute
A nine-day in-person institute at the National Humanities Center offers humanities scholars dedicated writing time, expert coaching, and a collaborative cohort to advance their research projects.
Funder: National Humanities Center
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Program cost: $4,000 (includes lodging) or $2,700 (no lodging); covers all institute fees, local transportation, meals, and support.
Summary: A nine-day, in-residence writing institute providing dedicated time, expert coaching, and a collaborative cohort for scholars from Institutional Sponsor universities and colleges.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to scholars from NHC Institutional Sponsor universities and colleges.
Description
The Scholarly Writing Institute at the National Humanities Center is an intensive, nine-day in-person program designed to help humanities scholars make significant progress on their writing projects. Participants benefit from uninterrupted writing time in private studies, group workshops, and individual consultations with acclaimed writing coaches and editors from academic presses. The institute fosters a supportive cohort community, encouraging intellectual exchange and professional growth among participants. The program also introduces participants to other NHC opportunities, such as the Residential Fellowship.
