Collaborative Research

About this funding opportunity

The program supports groups of two or more scholars increasing humanistic knowledge through the preparation of a manuscript for print publication, the creation of a scholarly digital project, or the planning of an international collaboration. Projects must pursue significant research questions and lead toward an interpretive product. This year’s competition is limited to projects on American history and culture or Western civilization.

Topic areas: Social Sciences and Humanities.

Funding amount

This grant provides $1-$250K in funding, up to $250K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Sep 16, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Public Authorities
• University
• NGOs

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Collaborative Research is administered by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), listed via Grants.gov.