Public Humanities Fellowship 2026

📖 About Virginia Humanities Public Humanities Fellowship

The Public Humanities Fellowships aim to support writers, independent scholars, community historians, and college/university faculty members in sharing meaningful research, stories, and cultural expressions. These projects should be relevant to Virginia's diverse communities and connect audiences to wider regional, national, and global contexts.

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

• Access to the University of Virginia’s library system and the Library of Virginia archives.
• Membership in a community of fellows working on innovative public humanities topics.
• Opportunities to share ideas through programs such as:
  • With Good Reason radio show/podcast
  • Virginia Festival of the Book’s Shelf Life
  • The Library of Virginia’s UncommonWealth

✅ Fellowship Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 or older.
• Must reside in Virginia or be affiliated with a Virginia college/university.
• Projects must be relevant to Virginia communities.
• Direct university affiliation is not required.
• Preference for applicants experienced in engaging large, diverse public audiences.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Applications can be submitted through the official application portal.
• Deadline: 31 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the fellowship on the Virginia Humanities Public Humanities Fellowship website.
• Apply directly via the application portal.

This fellowship provides a unique opportunity to engage with Virginia's diverse communities and contribute to meaningful public humanities projects. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Access to the University of Virginia’s library system and the Library of Virginia archives.
• Membership in a community of fellows working on innovative public humanities topics.
• Opportunities to share ideas through programs like With Good Reason radio show/podcast, Virginia Festival of the Book’s Shelf Life, and the Library of Virginia’s UncommonWealth