Program overview for the ACLS Leading Edge Fellowships, which support recent PhDs in the humanities and interpretive social sciences working with organizations advancing justice and equity.
Recent PhDs in the humanities and interpretive social sciences
Requirements
Fellows must take on work in fields beyond the academy; Fellows must join the staff of organizations advancing justice and equity; Fellows must undertake professional development activities; Fellowship terms begin annually in September
How to apply
Prospective applicants should email leadingedge@acls.org for inquiries; Applications are managed through the Online Fellowship and Grant Administration (OFA) portal
Important dates
Fellowship terms begin annually in September; Past deadline: March 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT
Contact
leadingedge@acls.org
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