The Humanities Council invites proposals for the following opportunities. Visit the Humanities Council website to read more about past projects, and for information on all of our funding opportunities and deadlines.
Magic Grants for Innovation
The David A. Gardner ’69 Magic Project provides grants ranging from $5,000 – $50,000 to support ideas that have the potential to change how the humanities are conceived or taught.
Eligibility: All tenured and tenure-track faculty (assistant professors are especially encouraged to apply); senior lecturers; University lecturers; and professors of the practice.
Lecturers, research scholars, and postdoctoral fellows on continuing appointments may apply if the project supports undergraduate-related activities.
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Read more information about Magic Grants for Innovation.
Collaborative Humanities Grants
The Council offers funding of up to $20,000 to help pairs or groups of faculty develop a collaborative area of focus that generates new research or teaching. This may include reading groups, conferences, workshops, planning meetings, and other gatherings to take place at Princeton.
Eligibility: All tenured and tenure-track faculty (assistant professors are especially encouraged to apply); senior lecturers; University lecturers; and professors of the practice.
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Read more information about Collaborative Humanities Grants.
