ActiveNational Endowment for the Humanities · 2026

NEH Summer Institutes and Seminars

Quick Facts

Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Funding: Stipends provided
Deadline: March 6, 2026 (13 days remaining)
Status: Active
Eligibility: K-12 educators and higher education faculty.

About This Grant

NEH Summer Institutes and Seminars is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities. Professional development programs for K-12 educators and higher ed faculty to deepen humanities teaching, including various summer institutes.

Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:

Apply for an NEH-funded Seminar, Institute, or Workshop | National Endowment for the Humanities National Endowment for the Humanities Application Review Process Grantee Communications Toolkit NEH International Opportunities Workshops, Resources, & Tools Emergency and Disaster Relief Featured NEH-Funded Projects Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence Apply for an NEH-funded Seminar, Institute, or Workshop NEH funds a wide-variety of programs that can help you expand your humanities knowledge, engage in concentrated research, or improve your classroom teaching. Check out the list below for the latest offerings, ordered by division. Division of Education Programs: Seminars and Institutes Summer Seminars and Institutes for College and University Teachers Attendees spend between one to four weeks on in-depth study of a humanities topic. Summer Seminars and Institutes for School Teachers Attendees spend between one to four weeks on in-depth study of a humanities topic. Division of Research Programs: Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions support qualified centers and institutions to offer NEH fellowships in the humanities. Scholars can pursue their research while benefitting from the center's special resources or its location abroad and the collegial association with other fellows. Attend An ODH Funded Institute The NEH program Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities funds workshops and institutes on various topics in the digital humanities. Chronicling America: History American Newspapers Office of the Inspector General Vulnerability Disclosure Policy

Application snapshot: target deadline March 6, 2026; published funding information Stipends provided; eligibility guidance K-12 educators and higher education faculty.

Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

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Check out the list below for the latest offerings, ordered by division. Division of Education Programs: Seminars and Institutes Summer Seminars and Institutes for College and University Teachers Attendees spend between one to four weeks on in-depth study of a humanities topic. Summer Seminars and Institutes for School Teachers Attendees spend between one to four weeks on in-depth study of a humanities topic.

Division of Research Programs: Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions support qualified centers and institutions to offer NEH fellowships in the humanities. Scholars can pursue their research while benefitting from the center's special resources or its location abroad and the collegial association with other fellows.

Attend An ODH Funded Institute The NEH program Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities funds workshops and institutes on various topics in the digital humanities. Chronicling America: History American Newspapers Office of the Inspector General Vulnerability Disclosure Policy

Eligibility Requirements

K-12 educators and higher education faculty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for NEH Summer Institutes and Seminars?

Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: K-12 educators and higher education faculty. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.

What is the typical funding level for NEH Summer Institutes and Seminars?

Current published award information indicates Stipends provided Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.

When is the deadline for NEH Summer Institutes and Seminars?

The current target date is March 6, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.

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