humanities · NEH

Enduring Questions

National Endowment for the Humanities · 20140911-AQ

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Award Range

$12.5K – $38K

Deadline

September 11, 2014

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Enduring Questions. National Endowment for the Humanities. The NEH Enduring Questions grant program supports faculty members in the preparation of a new course on a fundamental concern of human life as addressed by the humanities. This question-driven course would encourage undergraduates and teachers to join together in a deep and sustained program of... $12,500-$38,000 per award.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, Private universities/colleges

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2014-09-11

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Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The NEH Enduring Questions grant program supports faculty members in the preparation of a new course on a fundamental concern of human life as addressed by the humanities. This question-driven course would encourage undergraduates and teachers to join together in a deep and sustained program of reading in order to encounter influential ideas, works, and thinkers over the centuries. What is an enduring question? The following list is neither prescriptive nor exhaustive but serves to illustrate. ¿ Are there universals in human nature? ¿ What is the source of moral authority? ¿ What is evil? ¿ Can war be just? ¿ How do we differ from other animals? ¿ Is peace possible? ¿ What is worth dying for? ¿ What is the value of education? ¿ Can greed be good? ¿ What is good government? ¿ What is progress? ¿ Am I my brother¿s keeper?

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $12.5K
Maximum Award: $38K
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: July 7, 2014

Application Deadline: September 11, 2014 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Enduring Questions Division of Education Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8380 enduringquestions@neh.gov enduringquestions@neh.gov

enduringquestions@neh.gov

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