2026 ACLS Fellowship proposal external review deadline

Faculty who are planning to submit a proposal for the 2026 ACLS Fellowship competition are invited to participate in an external review process coordinated by the Center for the Humanities.

Scholars in all disciplines of the humanities and interpretive social sciences are eligible to apply for the fellowship. In the 2026-27 competition cycle, the program will award at least 60 fellowships ($60,000 for 12 months) to scholars across all stages of the scholarly career. Approximately half of this year’s awards will support early career scholars. 

External review timeline

August 17: Abstract due to the Center (to help us identify suitable external reviewers). Upload at this Box link.
August 28: ACLS fellowship proposal draft due to center (reviewers will read narrative proposals, no more than 3 pages). Upload at this Box link.
September 13: Center shares reviewer comments
September 17, 4 pm CT: Application due to ACLS