ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowships - American Council of Learned Societies
The ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowships support HBCU faculty in the humanities and interpretive social sciences to conduct research projects with mentorship, networking, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Funder: American Council of Learned Societies
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (draft submission for ACLS feedback) | November 2026 (completed application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $30,000–$50,000 fellowship; additional $2,500 institutional grant; finalist research support grants available; award term 15–27 months.
Summary: Supports HBCU faculty in the humanities or interpretive social sciences to advance research-based projects, with mentorship and networking.
Description
The ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowships are designed to advance the research and professional development of faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These fellowships support projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences, including research that results in scholarly publications, pedagogical tools, creative works, or community-engaged initiatives. The program emphasizes the integration of research and teaching, encourages interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations, and provides access to mentorship and networking tailored to the unique contexts of HBCU faculty. Fellows are expected to use funds to create sustained engagement with their research, leveraging institutional and community resources to achieve significant scholarly outcomes.
