ACLS Fellowships
ACLS Fellowships from the American Council of Learned Societies fund innovative humanities and interpretive social science research by postdoctoral scholars across diverse disciplines.
Funder: American Council of Learned Societies
Due Dates: September 25, 2025 (ACLS Fellowship) | September 26, 2025 (ACLS/NYPL Cullman Center) | September 17, 2026 (ACLS Fellowship) | September 25, 2026 (ACLS/NYPL Cullman Center)
Funding Amounts: $60,000 for 12 months (prorated $5,000/month, minimum $30,000); ACLS/NYPL residential fellowship: $90,000; $3,000–$6,000 supplements for independent/adjunct/teaching-intensive scholars; $5,000 Project Development Grants for select applicants at teaching-intensive institutions.
Summary: Supports outstanding postdoctoral scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences, emphasizing diversity, innovation, and a broad range of humanistic disciplines.
Key Information: Separate application required for ACLS/NYPL fellowship; no reference letters needed for ACLS Fellowship application.
Description
The ACLS Fellowships, administered by the American Council of Learned Societies, provide substantial support for individual scholars undertaking significant research in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. The program is open to scholars at all postdoctoral career stages, including independent scholars and those in contingent or teaching-intensive positions. ACLS prioritizes inclusive excellence, seeking to fund projects that demonstrate originality, rigorous analysis, and the potential to advance humanistic knowledge. Projects may be at any stage of development and can result in monographs, articles, digital projects, or other scholarly resources. The fellowship is portable and may be held at any appropriate research site.
