Awards

Taft offers more than 30 fellowship and award programs dedicated to advancing the study and teaching of the humanities in their broadest sense. 

We support individual and collaborative research, creative work, and opportunities for bringing people and ideas together. Programs are open to individuals and groups that meet eligibility requirements, typically based on rank and member unit affiliation. Interested applicants should consult individual award pages for specific requirements. Visit the About page to learn about our member units. 

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Opportunities by the Numbers 

$750,000

annual fellowship support for faculty, advanced graduate students, and post-PhD scholars


$500,000

annual non-fellowship support for faculty research, travel, and teaching


$600,000

annual support for student research, travel, and mentorship


$365,000

annual support for collaborative awards, events, and thematic programming