Multiple Competitions for Humanities & Social Science Research
Quick Highlights
Particulars
Details
Organization
American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)
Opportunity Type
Fellowships & Grants
Fields
Humanities & Interpretive Social Sciences
Award Amounts
Up to $60,000 (varies by program)
Eligible Applicants
Scholars at various career stages
Application Mode
Online
Deadlines
Sep 17, 2026 – Apr 2, 2027 (5:00 PM ET)
Status
Applications Open
Opportunity Overview
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Details
Host Organization
ACLS
Programme Type
Fellowships & Grants
Funding Category
Multiple
Eligible Applicants
Humanities & Social Science Scholars
Location
USA & International
Application Mode
Online
About ACLS
The American Council of Learned Societies is a nonprofit federation representing scholarly organizations in the humanities and social sciences. ACLS supports research in fields such as history, philosophy, religious studies, literature, linguistics, anthropology, archaeology, sociology, political science, economics, gender studies, ethnic studies, legal studies, geography, art history, architectural history, film and media studies, musicology, psychology, science and technology studies, communication, theatre and performance studies.
2026–27 Competition Deadlines
Program
Deadline
ACLS Fellowships
Sep 17, 2026
Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art
Oct 28, 2026
Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships
Oct 28, 2026
Summer Institute for East Central & Southeastern Europe
Oct 28, 2026
Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Fellowships in Buddhist Studies
Oct 28, 2026
Ho Family Foundation Early Career Research Fellowships in Buddhist Studies
Oct 28, 2026
Luce/ACLS Early Career Fellowships in China Studies (Long-Term)
Nov 5, 2026
Luce/ACLS Early Career Fellowships in China Studies (Flexible)
Nov 5, 2026
Luce/ACLS Travel Grants in China Studies
Nov 5, 2026
ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowships
Nov 11, 2026
ACLS Project Grants for HBCU Faculty
Nov 11, 2026
ACLS Digital Justice Development Grants
Nov 20, 2026
ACLS Digital Justice Seed Grants
Nov 20, 2026
Ho Family Foundation Public Impact Grants in Buddhist Studies
Nov 20, 2026
ACLS Graduate Internships on Spiritual Infrastructure
Jan 13, 2027
Ho Family Foundation New Professorships in Buddhist Studies
Feb 1, 2027
ACLS Leading Edge Fellowships
Mar 10, 2027
Ho Family Foundation Buddhism Public Scholars
Apr 2, 2027
Program Highlights
ACLS Fellowships (Sep 17)
Particular
Details
Award
Up to $60,000
Duration
6-12 months
Focus
Research & writing in humanities
Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art (Oct 28)
ACLS offers one of the most comprehensive fellowship and grant programs for humanities and social science scholars. The 2026–27 cycle features 18 distinct competitions with deadlines from September 2026 to April 2027. Awards range from seed grants to $60,000 fellowships. Programs cover American art, Buddhist Studies, China Studies, Digital Justice, HBCU faculty, and public engagement. All deadlines close at 5:00 PM ET. Scholars should select programs matching their career stage and project needs. Early preparation is essential.
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