Cornell’s Interdisciplinary Monograph Writing Group supports faculty in developing academic books through peer feedback, research funding, and collaborative workshops.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, Monograph Writing Group) | March 2027 (Spring grants deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per participant for research, manuscript prep, or travel; 1-year duration
Summary: Supports Cornell faculty writing monographs through peer writing groups and funding for research and manuscript preparation.
Key Information: Preference given to assistant and associate professors; all Cornell faculty eligible.
The Interdisciplinary Monograph Writing Group, offered by the Society for the Humanities at Cornell University, is designed to support faculty members engaged in writing academic monographs. Individual applicants are placed into cohorts of 3–5, meeting regularly throughout the academic year for structured peer feedback and discussion of works-in-progress. The program provides financial support for manuscript preparation, research-related travel, and workshops with visiting scholars, aiming to enhance both the quality and progress of participants’ book projects while fostering interdisciplinary scholarly collaboration.