Graduate Education in the Humanities: A National Convening

Background
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Challenge Programs is accepting applications for Graduate Education in the Humanities: A National Convening, a cooperative agreement to plan and host a national convening to evaluate the current state of graduate education in the humanities, to make recommendations for programs to prepare graduate students for a variety of humanities-related careers, and to develop a roadmap that articulates a strategic vision for graduate education in the humanities.

The project will be funded through a combination of federal matching funds and related fundraising from non-federal third parties.

Grant Details
The recipient of this cooperative agreement will be required to assemble and support a steering committee and working groups with representatives who can speak to the geographic, demographic, institutional, economic, and social diversity of graduate education throughout the United States; plan and host an in-person, virtual, or hybrid national convening focused on the current state of, and future prospects for, graduate training in the humanities; and publish and disseminate a report based on the findings of the working groups and the national convening.

Possible topics to be covered by working groups and/or the national convening include internships and experiential education, preparing graduate students for diverse humanities careers, diversity, equity, and inclusion, alternatives to the graduate thesis and doctoral dissertation, innovations in research training and methods, opportunities for graduates in public humanities, graduate student labor issues, interdisciplinary graduate training.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; accredited institutions of higher education (public or nonprofit); state and local governments and their agencies; federally recognized Native American Tribal governments. Projects must start between March 1, 2025, and July 1, 2025.

Period of Performance
Up to 3 years, starting March 1, 2025

Grant Value
Approximately $500,000 with potential matching funds from non-federal sources up to $500,000

Place of Performance
United States