Professional Development Programs
NEH supports professional development programs for K-12 educators, higher education faculty, and humanities professionals to study a variety of humanities topics. Programs are offered in residential, virtual, and combined formats. Participant stipends are based upon program format and duration.
Institutes are one to four-week professional development programs that convene K-12 educators or higher education faculty from across the nation to deepen their understanding of significant topics in the humanities and enrich their capacity for effective scholarship and teaching.
Landmarks of American History and Culture programs are one-week workshops held across the nation that enhance how K-12 educators, higher education faculty, and humanities professionals incorporate place-based approaches to humanities teaching and scholarship. The video below features educators who have participated in various Landmarks programs over the past 20 years discussing the power of place.
Resources for Applicants and Participants
- Applicant and Participant FAQs 2025-2026 (PDF)
- Participant Eligibility Criteria (PDF)
- Principles of Civility
Application and Notification Dates for 2025-2026
- December 8, 2025: Applications open for all 2026 programs
- March 6, 2026: Applications close for all 2026 programs at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
- April 6, 2026: All applicants are notified of their status
- April 17, 2026: Deadline for applicants to accept or decline their offer
Questions regarding applications and program requirements should be directed to program project directors.