American Council of Learned Societies fellowships for humanities/social sciences.
Flagship program of ACLS. $40K for assistant professors, $55K for associates, $75K for full professors. Supports 6-12 months of full-time research and writing. Open to humanities and interpretive social science scholars based in the US.
PhD in humanities or interpretive social sciences, US-based
Heads up: eligibility rules and deadlines change each cycle. Always cross-check the official application portal before you submit.
Check eligibility. Confirm you meet the requirements: PhD in humanities or interpretive social sciences, US-based.
Prepare your academic documents. Gather transcripts, Bachelor's/Master's certificates, and ensure WAEC/NECO results are available for undergraduate-level scholarships.
Take the required language test. Most applications need IELTS (6.5-7.0) or TOEFL iBT (90-100). Book early — test centres in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt fill up fast.
Secure strong references. Ask two to three professors or employers to prepare recommendation letters. Give them at least four weeks' notice.
Draft your personal statement and CV. Tailor every paragraph to the programme and the scholarship's stated values.
Submit through the official portal: https://www.acls.org/competitions/acls-fellowships/. Do not pay anyone or any site that claims to 'process' your application — legitimate scholarships never charge application fees in Nigeria.
Prepare for the interview. Shortlisted candidates are often interviewed online or at the nearest embassy. Practice clear, concise answers focused on your motivation and post-study plans.
Most rejected applications fail on test scores, not credentials. Get a PBridge tutor to prepare you for the exams required for this scholarship.
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the ACLS Fellowship (Humanities & Social Sciences). PhD in humanities or interpretive social sciences, US-based
The ACLS Fellowship (Humanities & Social Sciences) provides: $40,000-$75,000 stipend. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Sept-Oct 2026. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://www.acls.org/competitions/acls-fellowships/. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a humanities opportunity for PhD / Postdoc candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.
Deadline: Sept-Oct 2026
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