• curricular or pedagogical methods, theories, or surveys;
• preparation or revision of textbooks;
• projects that seek to promote a particular political, philosophical, religious, or ideological point of view;
• projects that advocate a particular program of social action;
• works in the creative and performing arts, i.e., painting, writing fiction or poetry, dance performance, etc.; or
• doctoral dissertations or theses.

• Library of Congress (LOC) - John W. Kluge Center Fellowships;
• Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC) - Fellowship Program for Advanced Social Sciences Research on Japan;
• NEH and National Science Foundation Fellowships Program for Documenting Endangered Languages (DEL); and
• Summer Stipends.

1. Narrative—Not to Exceed Three Single-Spaced Pages
   Applicants should provide an intellectual justification for their projects, conveying the ideas, objectives, methods, and work plan. A simple statement of need or intent is insufficient. Applications exceeding this page limit will not be reviewed. Format pages with one-inch margins and with a font size no smaller than eleven point.
   The narrative should not assume specialized knowledge and should be free of technical terms and jargon.
   In the course of writing a narrative, applicants should address the following areas:
   • Research and Contribution
     Describe the intellectual significance of the proposed project, including its value to scholars and general audiences in the humanities. Explain the basic ideas, problems, or questions examined by the study. If the area of inquiry is new to the applicant, provide reasons for working in it. Explain how the project will complement, challenge, or expand relevant studies in the field.
   • Methods and Work Plan
     Clarify the part or stage of the project that will be supported by the fellowship. Provide an overview of the project and describe what will be accomplished during the award period. Supply a brief work plan. For book projects, explain how the final project will be organized. If possible, provide a brief chapter outline. For digital projects, describe the technologies that will be used and developed, and how the scholarship will be presented to benefit audiences in the humanities.
   • Skills and Materials
     Specify the level of competence in the languages or digital technologies needed for the study. Describe where the study will be conducted and what research materials will be used. If relevant, specify the arrangements for access to archives, collections, or institutions that contain the necessary resources.
   • Final Product and Dissemination
     Describe the intended audience and the intended results of the project. If relevant, explain how the results will be disseminated and why these means are appropriate to the subject matter and audience. For example, discuss publishing arrangements and publicity plans. If the project has a Web site, please provide the URL.
     The Endowment expects grantees to provide broad access to all grant products, insofar as the conditions of the materials and intellectual property rights allow. In the case of digital products NEH strongly encourages projects that will offer free public access to online resources. For projects that lead to the development of Web sites, all other considerations being equal, the NEH gives preference to those that provide free access to the public.
2. Bibliography—Not to Exceed One Single-Spaced Page
   The bibliography should consist of primary and secondary sources that relate directly to the project. Include works that pertain to both the project’s substance and its theoretical or methodological approaches. Do not include titles that are cited in the application narrative. Evaluators will use the bibliography to assess your preparation in the subject area.
3. Résumé—Not to Exceed Two Single-Spaced Pages
   Your résumé should provide the following:
   • Current and Past Positions.
   • Education: List degrees, dates awarded, and titles of theses or dissertations.
   • Awards and Honors: Include dates of tenure. If you have received support from NEH, indicate the dates and the results.
   • Publications: Include full citations for publications and presentations.
   • Other Relevant Professional Activities and Accomplishments.
4. Appendix—Only for Editions, Translations, or Database Projects, or for Proposals that Include Visual Materials
   • Editions or Translations: Provide a sample of the original text (one page) and the edited or translated version (one page).
   • Database Projects: Provide a sample entry (one page).
   • Visual Materials: Provide a sample (one page) in .pdf format, not .jpg or other common graphic format.
5. Reference Letters—Must Be Submitted Online to NEH Not Later Than June 6, 2008
   Based on the information provided in the application, NEH contacts the referees by e-mail requesting that they submit their letters online (see Step 4 below).
   Applicants are responsible for providing referees with relevant materials. Letters of reference are more highly regarded if they address the specific proposed activity and how well the candidate is suited to undertake it. Ideally, referees should come from different institutions.

To submit your application, you will need to download the application package from the Grants.gov Web site. You can download the application package at any time. (You do not have to wait for your Grants.gov registration to be complete.) Click the button to the right to download the package. Save the application package to your computer's hard drive. Like any other file on your computer, the NEH Fellowships application can be selected, opened, and saved; you do not have to be online to work on it.

1. Application for Federal Assistance SF424-Individual—this form asks for basic information about the project and the applicant.
2. NEH Attachment Form—this form allows you to attach your narrative, bibliography, résumé, and appendix.

• A completed SF424-Individual Form; and
• An Attachments Form to which you must attach a completed NEH Supplemental Information for Individuals form, project narrative, bibliography, résumé, and appendix (these attachments are described at length elsewhere in these guidelines).

1. The intellectual significance of the proposed project, including its value to scholars and general audiences in the humanities.
2. The quality or promise of quality of the applicant's work as an interpreter of the humanities.
3. The quality of the conception, definition, organization, and description of the project and the applicant's clarity of expression.
4. The feasibility of the proposed plan of work, including, when appropriate, the soundness of the dissemination and access plans.
5. The likelihood that the applicant will complete the project.