The National Endowment for the Humanities Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research Grant supports empirical field research projects that address important humanities questions.
NEH expects to awards approximately 6 grants of up to $150,000 each. Applications are due by September 25, 2024. Optional rough drafts are due by July 15, 2024.
Eligibility
Organization
This grant is open to:
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- Accredited public or nonprofit institutions of higher education
- State and local governments
- Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments
Project Director
The Project Director must be a scholar with a PhD or equivalent in a humanities field or related social science subfield
Allowable Activities
Archaeology
Archaeological methods may include:
- Field survey
- Remote sensing
- Documentation
- Visualization
- Excavation
Projects may focus on questions in ancient studies, archaeology, art history, classical studies, epigraphy, regional studies, and related disciplines.
Ethnography
Ethnographic methods may include:
- Participant observation
- Interviews
- Long-term site visits
- Oral history
Projects may focus on questions in anthropology, ethnolinguistics, ethnomusicology, performance studies, folklore studies, sociology, and related disciplines.
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may be used for:
- Travel, lodging, and meals
- Permits, fees, and visas
- Field equipment and supplies
- Labor, specialists, translators, and other local vendors
- Salary or salary replacement costs for the project director and compensation for collaborating scholars
Funds may not be used for manuscript and publishing costs. Data analysis and processing is allowed, but should not exceed 50% of the budget. Up to $5,000 per 12 month period may be used for conservation and preservation activities.
Areas of Interest
NEH has a particular interest in projects that fall within these programs.
American Tapestry: Weaving Together Past, Present, and Future
The American Tapestry: Weaving Together Past, Present, and Future program is a special inititative to address important challenges of our time, such as strengthening democracy, climate change, and advocating for equity.
United We Stand: Connecting Through Culture
United We Stand: Connecting Through Culture encourages humanities projects that address hate-based violence and foster civic engagement and cross-cultural understanding.
Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative
NEH has partnered with the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative to increase public understanding of the Federal Indian boarding school system through which thousands of Indigenous children were separated from their families and often abused.
