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ACLS Leading Edge Fellowships
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Opportunity type
Fellowship
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
United States
Deadline
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About this opportunity

Designed to demonstrate the social value of humanities PhDs by embedding fellows in nonprofits. Fellows work on projects related to racial justice, climate change, public health, immigration, and civic engagement.

Benefits include:

  • $70,000 annual stipend
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Professional development funds
  • Mentorship and networking opportunities

Partner organizations include nonprofits across the U.S. working on community impact and policy change.

Who can apply

  • Must hold a PhD in the humanities or humanistic social sciences (degree conferred between Sept 2019 – Sept 2026)
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Must demonstrate interest in applying humanities research to social issues
  • Commitment to full‑time fellowship placement for 12 months
  • Graduate student

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