The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) 2026–27 Fellowships and Grants

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requirements Award amount Eligible costs Award period Required documents Formatting instructions Reference requirements Institutional endorsements Submission procedure 3. Obtain an ORCID iD where required ACLS states that many of its programs require applicants to have an ORCID iD. Applicants who do not already have one should arrange it before beginning the final submission process. 4. Define a clear research problem A strong proposal should explain: What the project investigates Why the issue is important What gap exists in current knowledge How the research will address that gap Which sources or evidence will be used What methods will be applied What outcome will be produced Why the applicant is positioned to carry out the work 5. Develop a realistic work plan The proposal and work plan must be consistent. Applicants should divide the project into achievable stages and explain when major activities will occur. A work plan may include: Preliminary research Archival or field research Data or source analysis Writing Revision External consultation Digital development Public engagement Publication preparation Dissemination 6. Prepare a justified budget Where a budget is required, every major expense should be linked to a project activity or outcome. Applicants should avoid: Unexplained lump-sum figures Costs not permitted under the program Expenses that do not relate to the work plan Excessive travel without a clear research purpose Unrealistic or unsupported estimates 7. Write