Collaborative Inquiry and Discovery

The Center for the Humanities offers three signature funding programs to nurture collaborative interdisciplinary research. StudioLab teams join scholars from multiple disciplines in shared inquiry and intellectual community. Our Cross-Generational Research Initiative (CGRI) supports research teams comprised of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates engaged in multi-year collaborative research projects. The Arts and Humanities Grant Support program features tailored options for supporting scholars applying for federal and foundation grants and fellowships.

Research Opportunities Table

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunity Deadline Summary
Experiential Learning & Mentorship (ELM)

April 1st, 2027

The Experiential Learning & Mentorship (ELM) Program supports collaborative research projects in the Humanities conducted by research teams of faculty and undergraduate students.

Book Promotion Funds

December 1st, 2026

Book Promotion Funds help faculty members disseminate their scholarly work to peers in the field and to the public at large.

Interdisciplinary Humanities Mini-Grants

February 1st, 2027

Interdisciplinary Research Mini-Grants provide funds to focus on engagement with multiple disciplines, with the community, and most vitally with each other.


Memberships

National Humanities Alliance

Newberry Library Consortium

Center for Humanities Centers and Institutes

Institutional Sponsor

National Humanities Center

As a sponsoring institution, we are committed to supporting a wide range of public engagement activities to enrich the conversation around the humanities and their critical role in our society. Learn how to access exclusive funded initiatives and summer residency programs.

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More Resources

The Center for the Humanities collaborates with the many other research offices, centers, and support programs that enrich humanities research at MU. Learn more about how to engage with support staff and colleagues at every stage of your research.