What kinds of funding opportunities are available through IHS?

IHS offers a range of funding opportunities to support scholars in their research, teaching, and academic development. Funding is available to both graduate students and faculty at accredited colleges or universities, with preference given to work aligned with IHS's focus areas.

All grants require a completed grant agreement, payment form, and confirmation form before funds are distributed. Awards are competitive and reviewed on a rolling basis unless otherwise specified. Recipients must acknowledge IHS support in published work and complete a follow-up survey. Please note: Some grants require action within six months of receiving funds.

Below is a breakdown of funding opportunities available for graduate students, faculty, or both.

Graduate students are eligible for several types of support:

Provides one-time support for research expenses related to themes within the liberal tradition. Funds are intended to supplement other sources and offset overall project costs.

• Open to: Graduate Students and Faculty

• Timeline: Rolling applications, notifications within six weeks

• Examples: Travel for archival work, research materials, data access

More information about IHS funding can be found here.
The application for Course Buyout funding can be found here.

This is the link to the Expense Support application: https://theihs.tfaforms.net/4830936?aYCbQb3M=003PM00000EV3HhYAL

Funding to host in-person or online academic events, such as research workshops or conferences.

• Open to: Graduate Students and Faculty

• Special Features: Includes access to ScholarsEdge’s event planning tools

• Timeline: Rolling applications

More information about IHS funding can be found here.
The application for Event Support funding can be found here.

This is the link to the Event Support application: https://theihs.tfaforms.net/4830936?aYCbQb3M=003PM00000EV3HhYAL

Offers up to $5,000 to graduate students with an established publishing record who are completing significant research projects.

• Open to: Graduate Students

• Timeline: Rolling applications, notifications within eight weeks

• Requirements: Must submit an article to a top journal within six months

• Bonus: Includes access to job market support and additional IHS programming

More information about IHS funding can be found here.
The application for Humane Studies Fellowship funding can be found here.

This is the link to the Humane Studies Fellowship application: https://theihs.tfaforms.net/4830936?aYCbQb3M=003PM00000EV3HhYAL

Provides up to $15,000 to support dissertation development by buying out teaching or RA responsibilities for a semester.

• Open to: PhD Candidates (ABD) and Postdocs

• Goal: Turn dissertation chapters into publishable drafts within six months

• Timeline: Rolling applications

• Notes: Summer fellowships also available; strong applicants not selected may be considered for a Humane Studies Fellowship

More information about IHS funding can be found here.
The application for Graduate Sabbatical grants can be found here.

This is the link to the Graduate Sabbatical application: https://theihs.tfaforms.net/4830936?aYCbQb3M=003PM00000EV3HhYAL

Faculty members can apply for the following funding opportunities:

Support for one-time research costs connected to the liberal tradition.

• Open to: Graduate Students and Faculty

• Timeline: Rolling applications, notifications within six weeks

More information about IHS funding can be found here.
The application for Expense Support funding can be found here.

This is the link to the Expense Support application: https://theihs.tfaforms.net/4830936?aYCbQb3M=003PM00000EV3HhYAL

Grants for organizing in-person or online academic events.

• Open to: Graduate Students and Faculty

• Includes: Access to ScholarsEdge event toolkit

• Timeline: Rolling applications

More information about IHS funding can be found here.
The application for Event Support funding can be found here.

This is the link to the Event Support application: https://theihs.tfaforms.net/4830936?aYCbQb3M=003PM00000EV3HhYAL

Funding to buy out faculty teaching time or provide salary support to focus on publication-ready work.

• Open to: Faculty

• Priority Given To:

  • Manuscripts under contract with top publishers

  • Papers with high potential for top-tier journal placement

  • Work tied closely to IHS focus areas

  • Applicants from leading research and teaching institutions

• Note: Junior scholars especially encouraged to apply for full sabbatical support

More information about IHS funding can be found here.
The application for Course Buyout grants can be found here.

This is the link to the Course Buyout application: https://theihs.tfaforms.net/4830936?aYCbQb3M=003PM00000EV3HhYAL

• All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

• Decisions typically take 6–8 weeks

• Awards must be claimed within 2 weeks of notification

• Preference is given to research tied to IHS’s focus areas

• Awardees must:

  • Complete a grant agreement, payment form, and confirmation form

  • Include the IHS grant number in publications

  • Complete a follow-up survey

• Funds can be disbursed to individuals, universities, or institutions

For a full list of grant opportunities and eligibility, visit the IHS Funding Page.

More information can be found here.