20241127-RZ: $2.5 Million NEH Collaborative Research Grants to Advance Humanities Studies

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced a significant grant opportunity, numbered 20241127-RZ, under the title “Collaborative Research.” This grant falls within the discretionary category and is dedicated to advancing research in the field of humanities. With an estimated total program funding of $2.5 million, the NEH aims to foster scholarly collaboration and innovation in humanities research. The program is set to award approximately 15 grants, each with a ceiling of $300,000, thereby offering substantial support to collaborative projects that seek to deepen understanding in various humanistic disciplines.

Eligibility for this grant opportunity is broad, encompassing state and county governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and private institutions of higher education. The focus of the program is to support groups of two or more scholars in activities such as convenings, manuscript preparation for collaborative publications, creation of scholarly digital projects, and planning for international collaborations. This initiative is particularly significant in its promotion of collaborative endeavors, which are essential for driving forward the boundaries of humanistic knowledge. By encouraging such partnerships, the NEH is not only fostering innovation in humanities research but also promoting a deeper, more inclusive understanding of human culture, history, and creativity.