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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Luce/ACLS Early Career Fellowships in China Studies offer two award types: $15k for flexible, short-term projects and $20k-45k for long-term research fellowships supporting research, writing, and engaged scholarship. Apply by Nov. 5, 5:00 PM ET: bit.ly/3sD70K1

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Doctoral students with bold, innovative dissertation projects in the humanities or social sciences: the Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship offers $52K to fund a year of exploratory research and mentorship. Apply by October 28, 5PM ET: www.acls.org/DIF

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The 2027 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe runs June 2-18 in Bulgaria, giving scholars dedicated time for research and writing in an interdisciplinary setting. Apply by Oct. 28, 5 PM ET: www.acls.org/SISECSE

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Are you working on a digital humanities project that diversifies the digital domain or advances justice & equity in digital scholarly practice? Apply for an ACLS Digital Justice Seed or Development Grant by 11/3, 5:00 PM ET: www.acls.org/DigitalJustice

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Renegotiating Patriarchy: Gender, Agency and the Bangladesh Paradox by Naila Kabeer (LSE Press, 2024) is the 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards winner in the Political Science category. Meet all the 2026 winners bit.ly/4xAommO

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

ACLS celebrates research in Latin American and Latinx/a/o/e Studies. Learn more about the work ACLS Fellows like Cecilia Márquez, Hunt Family Assistant Professor in History at Duke University. www.acls.org/resources/latin-americ…

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Deaf Mobility Studies: Exploring International Networks, Tourism, and Migration (Gallaudet University Press, 2024) is the 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards winner in the Multimodal category. Meet all the 2026 winners bit.ly/4xAommO

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Doctoral students and non-tenure-track researchers in China Studies: Luce/ACLS Travel Grants support visits to research sites in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang, or related collections anywhere in the world. Apply by Nov. 5, 5:00 PM ET: bit.ly/3sD70K1

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Twining: Critical and Creative Approaches to Hypertext Narratives by Anastasia Salter and Stuart Moulthrop (Amherst College Press, 2021) is the 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards winner in Literary/Media Studies. Meet all 2026 winners bit.ly/4xAommO

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Recent PhDs in Buddhist Studies: The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Early Career Research Fellowships offer stipends up to $67,500, plus a supplement of up to $7,500 for scholars who are unemployed, underemployed, or in contingent positions: bit.ly/4qLOsRZ

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Ecological States: Politics of Science and Nature in Urbanizing China by Jesse Rodenbiker (Cornell University Press, 2023) is the 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards winner in Environmental Humanities. Meet all the 2026 winners at bit.ly/4xAommO

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Scholars of East Central & Southeastern Europe: Applications are open for the 2027 Summer Institute, a two-week residency in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria convened by ACLS and the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia. Deadline Oct. 28, 5 PM ET: www.acls.org/SISECSE

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Abortion Pills: US History and Politics by Carrie Baker (Amherst College Press, 2024) is the 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards winner in the History category. Meet all the 2026 winners at bit.ly/4xAommO

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

There's still time to register for “Hashtag Humanities: Scholars, Social Media, and Knowledge for the Public Good,” on Thursday 10/1, 2-3 PM ET with Dr. Xavier Buck (@historyin3), PhD student Heather Colley (@heathercolleyauthor), and Dr. Dan McClellan (@maklelan). Register at bit.ly/4AciCCo

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Mal-Nutrition: Maternal Health Science and the Reproduction of Harm by Emily Yates-Doerr (University of California Press, 2024) is the 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards winner in the Anthropology category. Meet all the 2026 winners at bit.ly/4xAommO

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Calling HBCU faculty in the humanities and social sciences! Apply now to the ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program, with grants up to $10K and fellowships up to $50K. Deadline: November 11, 2026, 5PM ET. www.acls.org/hbcu-awards

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

ACLS Program Officer Stacy Hartman recently spoke with educator and curriculum designer Joanna Kenty, about the new Luce/ACLS Civic Education for Democratic Life Program (CEDLife) and her journey from Classicist to modern civic education. bit.ly/4hBawvw

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

ACLS will host “Hashtag Humanities: Scholars, Social Media, and Knowledge for the Public Good,” on Zoom Thursday 10/1, 2-3 PM ET. Join the conversation with Dr. Xavier Buck (@historyin3), PhD student Heather Colley (@heathercolleyauthor), and Dr. Dan McClellan (@maklelan). bit.ly/4AciCCo

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Humanities and social sciences scholars: Applications are due THIS THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 5PM ET for ACLS Fellowships! We welcome applications from scholars pursuing research on topics grounded in any time period, world region, or humanistic methodology. Apply now: bit.ly/3Q0Oi5I

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies is now accepting applications for three 2026-27 competitions: flexible and long-term Early Career Fellowships, plus Travel Grants for fieldwork. Deadline Nov. 5, 5:00 PM ET: bit.ly/4nkGmwX

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Are you a doctoral candidate studying the visual art of the United States? Apply for a Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowship! These awards provide up to $43K & support graduate students at any stage of PhD dissertation research & writing. Deadline 10/28: bit.ly/3SMjWWB

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Apply now for the ACLS H. and T. King Fellowship in Ancient American Art and Culture, offered as part of the ACLS Fellowship program (no separate application necessary). These awards for early career scholars carry a stipend of up to $60K. Apply by Sept. 17, 5PM ET: bit.ly/3Q0Oi5I

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Interested in the Luce/ACLS Civic Education for Democratic Life Program? Sign up to receive program alerts and additional information: bit.ly/4qA90g6

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Interested in learning more about Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships? Register now for office hours for potential applicants on September 8 and 30: bit.ly/3U69A9s

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Two weeks left: Apply now for an ACLS Fellowship, supporting scholars in the humanities and social sciences! Awards of $30-60K + additional funding for independent scholars, adjunct faculty and faculty in teaching-intensive roles. Deadline Sept. 17, 5PM ET bit.ly/3Q0Oi5I

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Calling scholars studying the Arab World or Latin America! Apply for the ACLS @mkraidy.bsky.social and Ute Kraidy Centennial Fellowship by Sept. 17, 5PM. Special interest in supporting comparative or transnational approaches. Learn more:: bit.ly/3Q0Oi5I

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

ACLS invites applications for H. and T. King Fellowships in Ancient American Art and Culture, offered as part of the ACLS Fellowship program (no separate application necessary). These awards for early career scholars carry a stipend of up to $60K. Apply by Sept. 17, 5PM ET: bit.ly/3Q0Oi5I

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Applying for an ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship or Grant? Submit a draft application, complete or incomplete, by August 31, 2026, and ACLS will provide feedback on your proposal, workplan, and budget. Learn more: ofa.acls.org/proposal/hbcu

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

This summer, ACLS and the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia brought together 14 scholars from Eastern and Southeastern Europe and North America to research and write in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting at the American University in Bulgaria: bit.ly/4ijI1TV

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Applications for The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Fellowships, Early Career Fellowships, and Public Impact Grants in Buddhist Studies are now open! Learn more and apply: bit.ly/45C0YK4

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The ACLS @mkraidy.bsky.social and Ute Kraidy Centennial Fellowship in the Study of the Arab World and Latin America supports scholars pursuing research in the humanities & social sciences on the Arab or Latin American worlds. Apply by Sept. 17, 5 PM ET: bit.ly/3Q0Oi5I

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

ACLS President and classical studies scholar Joy Connolly will join a scholarly roundtable presented by The Paideia Institute on the Christopher Nolan film "The Odyssey" Sunday, August 9 at 12:30 PM ET. REGISTER at www.paideiainstitute.org/roundtable…

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

ACLS is now accepting applications for the 2027 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe. This two-week residency will convene scholars from Eastern Europe and North America in Bulgaria from June 2-18, 2027: bit.ly/4cfytFC

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Applications are now open for Luce/ACLS Early Career Fellowships and Travel Grants in China Studies! Learn more and apply by November 5, 2026, 5:00 PM ET: bit.ly/3brDW04

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

ACLS is accepting applications for Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art, up to $43K to support PhD research and writing at any stage of the dissertation. Applications are due October 28 at 5 PM ET. Learn more: bit.ly/3SMjWWB

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Want to stay in the loop on ACLS news, fellowship and grant programs, and our advocacy efforts? Our monthly newsletter has you covered. Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/31x1ADv

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Apply now for an ACLS Fellowship, supporting scholars in the humanities and social sciences! Awards of $30-60K + additional funding for independent scholars, adjunct faculty and faculty in teaching-intensive roles. Deadline Sept. 17, 5PM ET bit.ly/3Q0Oi5I

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Announcing the 2026-27 ACLS fellowship and grant competitions! ACLS offers fellowships and grants that promote research and public engagement across all fields of the humanities and social sciences. Learn more about this year's competitions: bit.ly/4ydOG7H

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The ruling in our lawsuit affirms that the NEH exists to serve the American people, free from political interference. ACLS will not yield in our pursuit of academic freedom, and we need your help. Please consider supporting us: bit.ly/4poc1if

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

ACLS will not yield in our fight for the humanities and academic freedom. We celebrate the ruling in our case to restore more than 1,200 NEH grants terminated by DOGE, but there is still work to be done and we need your help. Please consider supporting ACLS: bit.ly/4poc1if

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today, ACLS announced the inaugural Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Public Impact Grants in Buddhist Studies. This year, six grants of up to $50,000 each will support outstanding projects that will increase public understanding of Buddhist art, texts, and traditions: bit.ly/4a0ATqL

Studio Nyandak’s collaborative team received a 2026 Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Public Impact Grant in Buddhist Studies to support the restoration of 15 Kankani chorten (gateway stupas) in Ladakh. Pictured is their pilot restoration at Kadampa Chorten, located above Chukchikjal Nunnery in Zanskar.

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

New book alert! "Disabled Empire: The Colonial Body in First World War Britain" by 2023 ACLS Fellow @hbuxton.bsky.social is out now from @uchicagopress.bsky.social

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Happy #PrideMonth from ACLS! We asked members of the ACLS community to share resources on LGBTQ+ liberation consisting of existing research, published works, podcasts, and any other mediums. Check out the list here: bit.ly/3xb2Cll

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

ACLS is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors: Lizabeth A. Cohen, Sylvester A. Johnson, and Ayanna Thompson. Learn more about our new members: bit.ly/438z9Yx

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

BREAKING: Federal Judge Rules to Restore National Endowment for the Humanities Funding In Historic Case This afternoon's ruling declared that the mass termination of more than 1,400 grants by the NEH was “unlawful, unconstitutional, ultra vires, and without legal effect.” bit.ly/4wmbFg8

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

New book alert! "Markets of Pain" by 2017 ACLS Fellow Benjamin Robert Siegel reframes the history of legal opium as a driver of global capitalism, medicine, and state power.

Book cover of Markets of Pain: Opium, Capitalism, and the Global History of Painkillers

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

ACLS celebrates the successful transition of Path to Open, a community-supported open access monograph program by JSTOR, from a pilot to an ongoing program. Exceeding expectations, Path to Open will reach 1,000 titles by the end of 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4urwd4W

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American Council of Learned Societies @acls1919.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Announcing the 2026 @hlucefdn / ACLS Early Career Fellows and Travel Grantees in China Studies! A total of $405,000 has been awarded to 24 emerging scholars to advance China Studies through research, writing, and fieldwork: bit.ly/4uA97JD #ChinaStudies #humanities #grants #highered

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