Cornell University's Humanities Research Grants support faculty-led humanities research, collaboration, translation, and student engagement to advance innovative scholarship.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; microgrants up to $1,000 for student research assistance; funding supports activities through June 30, 2027 (anticipated)
Summary: Supports Cornell humanities faculty with research, collaborative projects, translation, and student research assistance.
Key Information: Applicants cannot have received Humanities Impact or Humanities Research Grant funds in the previous academic year.
The Humanities Research Grants, administered by the Humanities Council at Cornell University, are designed to foster innovative humanities research among Cornell faculty. The program supports a diverse range of projects, including research and travel for book development, collaborative and public-facing endeavors, translation work, and interdisciplinary activities that benefit the Cornell community. Funding also enables faculty to engage undergraduate and graduate students in research through microgrants. The grants aim to advance the reach and impact of humanities scholarship, supporting projects from early planning stages through to near completion.