Sponsor
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Summary
The Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program supports research that explores the many ways political polarization in the United States manifests itself in society and suggests ways that it may be mitigated. Political polarization is characterized by threats to free speech, the decline of civil discourse, disagreement over basic facts, and a lack of mutual understanding and collaboration. Studies of polarization in other countries are welcome, provided they offer lessons that can be applied to the United States. Projects based in disciplines across the humanities and social sciences are welcome. It is anticipated that the fellowship will result in a book or major study. The award criteria prioritize the originality and promise of the research, its potential impact on the field, and the scholar’s plans for communicating the findings to a broad audience.
Award
$200,000 for up to 2 years.
Institution Requirements
- An institution may nominate one tenured and one untenured faculty member.
- Nominations must be made by the University President.
Nominee Eligibility
- The Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program is open only to citizens or permanent residents of the United States
- Candidates must have a PhD, hold a terminal degree, or be a high-level professional working outside of academia
- Candidates who have been nominated for the Fellows Program since the change of focus to polarization (i.e., who were nominated for the 2024 or 2025 fellowships) may not be nominated again during the current three-year period, regardless of who nominated them.
Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline:
To be considered for nomination, candidates must first submit a white paper form by 4 pm on September 10, 2025. For visibility, please also notify your unit lead and Dean of your submission.
New White Paper Process: Please complete the White Paper submission form (Link below). White paper instructions and review criteria are outlined in the form.
White Paper Submission Form: Link
Key Submission Dates
September 10, 2025 by 4 pm – White papers due;
September 17, 2025 – Anticipated date applicants will be notified of approval
Upon notification – Proposal Intake Form due to OSP Pre-Award
October 31, 2025 – All final proposal documents due to OSP
November 7, 2025 – Full proposal due to funder
NOTE: Please send all inquiries for Limited Submission opportunities to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu