2026 Summer Grant Writing Workshop - Funding Friday Week #6 07/10/26

What makes a humanities grant proposal stand out? In this session of the USF Summer Grant Writing Workshop Series, Christopher Thornton, Senior Director of U.S. and International Programs at the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), shares insights into the humanities funding landscape and what makes proposals competitive. Drawing on his experience leading the Division of Research Programs at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Thornton offers valuable guidance on developing compelling proposals, understanding sponsor priorities, and navigating the grant review process. Whether you're pursuing funding for academic research, public scholarship, or interdisciplinary projects, this session provides practical strategies to help strengthen your next grant application and improve your chances of success. #USFResearch #GrantWriting #HumanitiesResearch #ACLS #NEH #ResearchFunding #ResearchDevelopment #USFInnovation