Humanities Research Awards
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Humanities Research Awards
The Humanities Research Awards (HRA) are designed for UT faculty and graduate students working on humanities-focused projects. Grants provide funding and support to enhance the likelihood of successful project outcomes, such as publications, dissemination, and engagement.
To learn more about the about the HRA awards, see current HRA recipients.
Now accepting applications. Applications due at 11:59 pm on September 15th, 2026.
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- Award: Faculty awards are $5,000 for 2 years and student awards are $2,000 for 1 year.
- Program requirements: All awards must be spent within a 2-year timeframe.
- Next Start Date: Spring semester
Questions about the HRA program or application can be directed to UT Humanities Institute .
Eligibility:
- Full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty with a primary appointment in the College of Liberal Arts.
- Full-time PI-eligible professional track faculty with a primary appointment in the College of Liberal Arts.
- Graduate students whose departmental home is in the College of Liberal Arts. Preference will be given to dissertation projects.
- Applicants who have received an HRA within the past three years are not eligible.
Evaluation Critera: Proposals will be evaluated based on their relevance to the humanities; quality of research design; and potential to lead to publication, dissemination, and/or public engagement.
Applications will request a proposal with the following sections:
- Descriptive Narrative: a) Summary/Abstract, b) Background, c) Methodology/Activities, d) Expected Outcomes (2 pages)
- Budget table & outcomes timeline. Examples of research expenses may include student stipends, travel, materials & supplies, outside experts, conferences, and publication fees. (1 page)
- Short CV (2 pages)
- Previous awards received during time at UT Austin (e.g., HRAs, SRA/FRAs, external grants) and any other available research funding sources.
| Item | Cost per unit | Units | Total $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Research Assistant | $15/hour | 140 hrs/semester | $2,100 |
| Airfare | $1,000/flight | 1 flight |
$1,000 |
| Per diem | $50/day | 7 days | $350 |
| Lodging | $50/night | 7 nights | $350 |
| Web hosting & development | $600/year | 2 years | $1,200 |
| Total | $5,000 |
| August 2026 | December 2026 | August 2027 | December 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoping interview questions, connecting with potential collaborators, preliminary secondary research. | Collection of preliminary data and interviews, progress report submitted, located/engaged with any primary sources. | 2nd round of interviews, additional research or analysis completed, beginning to draft publication or platform. | Submission or dissemination of project, final report submitted. |
Not currently accepting applications.
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- Award: Faculty awards are $5,000 for 2 years and student awards are $2,000 for 1 year.
- Program requirements: All awards must be spent within a 2-year timeframe.
- Next Deadline: Fall semester
- Next Start Date: Spring semester
Questions about the HRA program or application can be directed to Tanya Clement.
Eligibility:
- Full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty with a primary appointment in the College of Liberal Arts.
- Full-time PI-eligible professional track faculty with a primary appointment in the College of Liberal Arts.
- Graduate students whose departmental home is in the College of Liberal Arts. Preference will be given to dissertation projects.
- Applicants who have received an HRA within the past three years are not eligible.
Evaluation Critera: Proposals will be evaluated based on their relevance to the humanities; quality of research design, and potential to lead to publication, dissemination, and/or public engagement.
Applications will request a proposal with the following sections:
- Descriptive Narrative: a) Summary/Abstract, b) Background, c) Methodology/Activities, d) Expected Outcomes (2 pages)
- Budget table & outcomes timeline. Examples of research expenses may include student stipends, travel, materials & supplies, outside experts, conferences, and publication fees. (1 page)
- Short CV (2 pages)
- Previous awards received during time at UT Austin (e.g., HRAs, SRA/FRAs, external grants) and any other available research funding sources.
| Item | Cost per unit | Units | Total $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Research Assistant | $15/hour | 140 hrs/semester | $2,100 |
| Airfare | $1,000/flight | 1 flight |
$1,000 |
| Per diem | $50/day | 7 days | $350 |
| Lodging | $50/night | 7 nights | $350 |
| Web hosting & development | $600/year | 2 years | $1,200 |
| Total | $5,000 |
| August 2026 | December 2026 | August 2027 | December 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoping interview questions, connecting with potential collaborators, preliminary secondary research. | Collection of preliminary data and interviews, progress report submitted, located/engaged with any primary sources. | 2nd round of interviews, additional research or analysis completed, beginning to draft publication or platform. | Submission or dissemination of project, final report submitted. |