ACLS Project Grants for HBCU Faculty
The ACLS Project Grants for HBCU Faculty support early-stage humanities and social science research by HBCU faculty, offering funding, mentorship, and opportunities for innovative scholarship.
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Funder: American Council of Learned Societies
Due Dates: August 31, 2026 (Draft application for feedback) | November 11, 2026 (Full application, 5 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project (12–15 months); plus $2,500 to awardee’s institution.
Summary: Supports early-stage and small-scale humanities or social science projects by HBCU faculty, with funding and mentorship.
Key Information: Part-time and adjunct HBCU faculty with an MA or PhD are eligible; projects must be rooted in the humanities or social sciences.
Description
The ACLS Project Grants for HBCU Faculty are designed to empower faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to pursue early-stage or smaller-scale research projects in the humanities or social sciences. These grants support exploratory research, project development, or groundwork for future funding, and are intended for completion within a 12- to 15-month period. In addition to financial support, awardees gain access to networking and mentorship opportunities tailored to their scholarly and institutional needs. The program encourages a wide variety of research outputs, including monographs, articles, community-engaged projects, and innovative pedagogical tools, all with a focus on advancing inclusive excellence and broadening scholarly perspectives.
