Arts and Humanities Exploration Research Grants
NYU's Arts and Humanities Exploration Research Grants support faculty-led research and creative projects advancing arts and humanities scholarship across its global campuses.
Funder: New York University
Due Dates: August 18, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; project duration up to 18 months (one no-cost extension allowed)
Summary: Supports innovative, faculty-led research and creative projects in the arts and humanities across NYU’s global campuses.
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 NYU’s Center for the Humanities in partnership with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, provide flexible funding for faculty-led projects that advance scholarship, creative practice, and public engagement in the arts and humanities. The program is designed to support work at any stage, including the conceptualization of new ideas, interdisciplinary collaborations, and dissemination of significant scholarly or artistic outputs. Funding may be used for research planning, literature review, creative production, community partnerships, and other activities that deepen understanding of societal challenges through the arts and humanities. The program aims to enhance both the intellectual vitality of the field and the NYU community.
