American Council of Learned Societies fellowships for humanities/social sciences.
Flagship program of ACLS. $40K for assistant professors, $55K for associates, $75K for full professors. Supports 6-12 months of full-time research and writing. Open to humanities and interpretive social science scholars based in the US.
PhD in humanities or interpretive social sciences, US-based
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the ACLS Fellowship (Humanities & Social Sciences). PhD in humanities or interpretive social sciences, US-based
The ACLS Fellowship (Humanities & Social Sciences) provides: $40,000-$75,000 stipend. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Sept-Oct 2026. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://www.acls.org/competitions/acls-fellowships/. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a humanities opportunity for PhD / Postdoc candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.