Franklin Humanities Institute Offers Funding for Graduate Working Groups

Manoj Mohanan discusses the collaborative culture that drew him to Duke, the role interdisciplinary work can play in addressing complex challenges and his advice for students looking to make a difference.

Deadline: May 15, 2026. The John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute (FHI) seeks proposals from graduate student-led working groups organized around topics of cross-disciplinary concern in the humanities, arts and interpretive social sciences.

Deadline: March 27, 2026. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. The purpose of these grants is to strengthen research experience for students interested in developing, studying, implementing and working in human rights.