Name: The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellowship
Award Amount: Up to $50,000
Information And Eligibility:
The ACLS Fellowship provides funding for advanced graduate students and early-career scholars working on research projects in the humanities and related social sciences. The goal of the fellowship is to advance the scholarly contributions of the recipient and support their professional development.
Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and be conducting research in the humanities or social sciences. They must be enrolled in or have completed a doctoral program at a U.S.-accredited institution or be affiliated with a recognized research institution.
To apply, applicants must submit a project proposal, academic history, and recommendation letters from their professors.
Deadline: October
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