Funder: National Humanities Center
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Four-week residency; institution-paid costs of $8,000 (non-local) or $4,250 (local)
Summary: Supports concentrated humanities research and writing through a four-week residency with research resources and interdisciplinary scholarly exchange.
Key Information: Applicants must be nominated and sponsored by an NHC Institutional Sponsor and hold a PhD or equivalent terminal master’s degree.
Description
The National Humanities Center’s Select Summer Residency Program provides four weeks of concentrated support to help scholars jump-start a current humanities project or make substantial progress on existing work. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, the program combines dedicated research time with intellectual exchange among an interdisciplinary community. Participation is exclusively for scholars nominated and sponsored by NHC Institutional Sponsor universities.
Residents receive individual studies with 24/7 access and library support to secure research materials before arrival and throughout their stay. Resources include books, digital materials, and collections from nearby universities. Optional weekly professional development sessions address topics such as writing praxis and scholarly publishing, while shared weekday meals provide opportunities for discussion with fellow scholars.
