Every year, CHAT advertises and helps faculty apply for grants to support innovative research in the Humanities. CHAT is a member of several state, regional, and national institutions which offer funding opportunities. 

Templeton Foundation Grants, due August 15

Open Call for Funding Inquiries (LOI)

Deadline: Online Funding Inquiry due August 15, 2025; if invited, full proposal due January 2026 (or earlier at funder’s request)
Budget/Amount: Awards vary (recent awards from $230K to over $3 million). Generally, up to 3 years (occasionally 5 years). 15% indirect limit.

Purpose: The foundation aims to invest in bold ideas from contrarian thinkers—ideas that cross disciplinary boundaries and challenge conventional assumptions. It funds innovative programs that engage the public with these ideas, in an effort to open minds, deepen understanding, and inspire curiosity. The foundation welcomes grant applications to support field-leading research and high impact public engagement programs in these areas:

Character Virtue Development

Life Sciences

Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Public Engagement

Individual Freedom and Free Markets

Religion, Science, and Society

Eligibility: No restrictions.

Grant Database (templeton.org)  FAQ

NEHC Seed Grants, due October 1

The New England Humanities Consortium (NEHC) is offering competitive seed grants for research initiatives in the humanities that seek to capitalize on the collaborative network and potential of the consortium. Applications seeking to sustain, and build on, previously funded NEHC initiatives that demonstrated success are also welcome. Awards of up to $5000 will be
made. (For projects whose total budgets exceed $5000, applicants must list additional committed funding sources and amounts.) 

Full details available here. 

 

Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Grant- Due Dec 1

The Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders (MEFL) are building campus communities through their teaching, scholarship, and service. Awardees are early-career faculty whose research focuses on contemporary American history, politics, culture, and society. In addition to bringing perspectives to their fields, MEFL awardees are building support systems and networks for their students and peers. 

Funded by the Mellon Foundation, and administered by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, the MEFL award provides a $20,000 stipend—$12,000 to be used for summer research support and $8,000 for research assistance during the academic year.

Other Fellowship Opportunities