The Franklin Humanities Institute’s Faculty Book Manuscript Workshop Program provides support for the development and completion of scholarly monographs. It provides a structure for generating constructive, informed criticism on near-final book manuscripts, at a moment in the writing process when authors can most effectively utilize feedback. The aim of the program is to transform already excellent scholarly projects into superior published works.
A core part of FHI programs since their introduction in 2008, the Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops have historically enjoyed the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Duke’s Strategic Plan funds.
The Book MS Workshop award includes funding as well as logistical support. (Note that it does not include fellowship or course-release funding.)
Deadline: March 4, 2025
All regular rank faculty in the humanities, arts, and interpretive social sciences, regardless of seniority, are eligible to apply, but Assistant Professors will receive priority consideration. We are also interested in translations, collaborative projects, and innovative major publications in a variety of formats and platforms. We are interested in interdisciplinary projects and aim to support a variety of departments and programs, though please note that we are looking for projects that demonstrate a serious engagement with the humanities.