Opportunities for Scholars from Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
National Humanities Center
Residential Fellowships 2025–2026
Call for Applications
The National Humanities Center welcomes fellowship applications from scholars working at a wide variety of institutions, especially those from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
Mid-career, senior, and emerging scholars from all areas of the humanities with a strong record of peer-reviewed work are encouraged to apply for residential fellowships at the Center, which can be for year-long or semester-long terms.
Fellowship applicants must have a PhD or equivalent scholarly credentials. Fellowships are supported by the Center’s own endowment, private foundation grants, contributions from alumni and friends, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Stipends and travel expenses are provided.
Located in the vibrant Research Triangle region of North Carolina, the Center affords access to the rich cultural and intellectual communities supported by the area’s research institutes, universities, and dynamic arts scene. Fellows enjoy private studies, in-house dining, and superb library services that deliver all types of research materials.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET, October 3, 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit the link below.
The National Humanities Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, handicap, sexual orientation, or age. We are dedicated to fair treatment, diversity, and inclusion.
The National Humanities Center is one of the world’s leading centers for advanced study and the only independent institution of its kind dedicated exclusively to the humanities. For over four decades, the Center has encouraged excellence in scholarship and teaching while constantly affirming the vital importance of the humanities in American life.
