NEH Fellowships are intended for a range of individuals, from those who have made significant contributions to the humanities to those who stand at the beginning of their careers. There are two programs of NEH Fellowships. Fellowships for University Teachers are intended for faculty and staff members of Ph.D.-granting universities and of postgraduate professional schools. Preference is given to applicants who have not held major grants or fellowships within the three years preceding the proposed tenure period. March 1 Institutes are usually offered during the summer for four to six weeks, depending on the scope of the project.
Participants receive stipends to cover the costs of travel, room and board.
Participants are selected by the staff of the institute. For those interested in participating in an institute, application must be made to the host institution. A list of upcoming institutes will be available on the NEH website. March 1 Institutes for college and university faculty are designed to bring postsecondary teachers together for several weeks to engage in intensive study of texts, periods, ideas, and issues central to undergraduate and graduate education in the humanities. Institutes may be proposed by colleges, universities, cultural institutions or professional associations.