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We encourage all K-12 teachers to consider submitting an application. Project staff hope to attract and serve a diverse pool of educators representing all regions of the country and many disciplines. 

Applications are due by March 5, 2025.

Candidates apply via this Google Form. An application consists of:
  • A completed cover sheet with basic personal and professional information
  • An uploaded résumé, curriculum vitae, or brief biography (no more than 2 pages)
  • An uploaded application essay addressing the required prompts (no more than 3 pages), keeping in mind the selection criteria
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Please read all application instructions, eligibility information, and selection criteria carefully before submission:
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Applicant and Participant FAQs
Preview Application
Application Essay
Eligibility
Selection Criteria

In addition to basic personal and professional information, the application form will also ask candidates to disclose any prior academic training or professional development the applicant has experienced under the leadership of Robert Johnston (UIC) or Charles Tocci (Loyola). Please explain the nature of the program as well as the program's academic content. 

Do NOT send your application materials to the National Endowment for the Humanities or hard copies of materials to any of the participating institutions. All materials must be submitted to the Google Form in order to be evaluated.
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If you are unable to complete the application online for any reason, please reach out to [email protected] to discuss accommodations.

We will hold an applicant webinar on Tuesday, January 14, at 6:30 p.m. Central. Sign up on our home page to receive more information.

Successful applicants will be notified of their selection on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. They will have until Wednesday, April 16, 2025, to accept or decline the offer. Once an applicant has accepted an offer to attend any NEH Summer Program (Seminar, Institute, or Landmark), they may not accept an additional offer or withdraw in order to accept a different offer. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
NEH does not condone or tolerate discrimination or harassment based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), genetic information, national origin, race, or religion. Nor does NEH condone or tolerate retaliation against those who initiate discrimination complaints (either formally or informally), serve as witnesses, or otherwise participate in the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) process, or oppose discrimination or harassment. For further information, write to the Equal Opportunity Officer, National Endowment for the Humanities, 400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. TDD: 202-606-8282 (this is a special telephone device for the Deaf).