Research Fellowships and Workshops
The information on this page is provided by Tom Ewing, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Questions about any of the workshops or fellowships listed here should be directed to the program officers from the relevant funding agencies.
Workshop: Wednesday, Oct. 23
Past workshops and resources from them are linked here.
The National Endowment for the Humanities Public Scholar Fellowships support scholars writing books for general audiences. The fellowship provides funding for up to a year of full-time scholarly activity. This workshop will provide guidance on preparing proposals for this competition with a November 29 deadline. Guidelines for the grant are available here.
Fellowships for Faculty
Include full time research fellowships as well as short term residential and travel fellowships.
Fellowships for Graduate Students
Include grants for a full academic year, travel or short-term funding, and partial support.
Guides to Writing Fellowship Proposals:
Tips on writing fellowships:
Write persuasively, clearly, and intelligently
Make sure to capture reviewers’ attention immediately
Define the project’s purpose and goals
Explain the significance of the project
Address educated generalists and specialists in the field
Define an ambitious but realistic work plan
Proclaim the uniqueness of your project
Address all the required elements and the review criteria specified in guidelines
Highlight your scholarly accomplishments
Outline, write, revise, solicit reviews, revise again
Tips on fellowship planning:
Keep a list of potential fellowships updated and confirmed
Start the application process early
Identify potential letter writers
Consult with mentors about trajectory
Start by seeking smaller travel / short term funding
Consult with department chair about schedule and assignments
Apply for multiple fellowships
Don’t get discouraged
If rejected, as for reviews and feedback
Take reviews seriously and revise proposals
Integrate proposal writing with other kinds of writings (P&T statement, book prospectus, introduction)
Combine fellowships with university funding resources
Tom Ewing, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Virginia Tech