Arts and Humanities Exploration Research Grants
NYU's Arts and Humanities Exploration Research Grants fund innovative faculty research and creative projects advancing scholarship and practice in the arts and humanities.
Funder: New York University
Due Dates: August 18, 2026 (Internal submission / application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; project duration up to 18 months
Summary: Supports innovative, faculty-led research and creative projects in the arts and humanities at NYU.
Key Information: Only full-time NYU faculty (New York, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai) with PI status are eligible.
Description
The Arts and Humanities Exploration Research Grants, administered by New York University's Center for the Humanities and Office of the Vice Provost for Research, are designed to foster innovative and impactful scholarship and creative practices across the arts and humanities. This internal grant program provides flexible support for faculty at any stage of their project, whether developing new ideas, building interdisciplinary collaborations, or disseminating significant artistic and scholarly work. Funding can be used for research planning, archival or field-based studies, creative production, public engagement, and advancing major publications or exhibitions. Projects must demonstrate potential for meaningful contributions to the field and the broader NYU community.
