2026-27 ACLS Fellowship and Grant Webinars
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to offer virtual information sessions and office hours for potential applicants to our fellowship and grant programs, hosted by ACLS program officers and staff. ACLS regularly holds these sessions throughout the year. Register for upcoming webinars below. This page will be updated with new sessions and recordings as available.
ACLS Fellowships
Deadline: September 17, 2026, 5:00 PM ET | Competition Information | FAQ
| Informational Webinar | Watch the Recording |
| Applicant Office Hours | Friday, August 7, 12:00-1:00 PM ET |
| Applicant Office Hours | Thursday, August 20, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET |
| Applicant Office Hours | Wednesday, September 2, 3:00-4:00 PM ET |
| Applicant Office Hours | Tuesday, September 8, 10:00-11:00 AM ET |
| Applicant Office Hours | Monday, September 14, 2:00-3:00 PM ET |
Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships
Deadline: October 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET | Competition Information | FAQ
| Informational Webinar | Watch the Recording |
| Applicant Office Hours | Thursday, August 13, 2:00 PM ET |
| Applicant Office Hours | Tuesday, September 8, 3:00 PM ET |
| Applicant Office Hours | Wednesday, September 30, 2:00 PM ET |
| Applicant Office Hours | Thursday, October 15, 2:00 PM ET |
ACLS Digital Justice Grants
Deadline: November 3, 2026, 5:00 PM ET | Program Information | FAQ
| Informational Webinar | Thursday, August 20, 2:00 PM ET |
| Applicant Office Hours | Friday, October 9, 3:00 PM ET |
| Applicant Office Hours | Tuesday, October 20, 4:00 PM ET |
ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowships and Grants
Deadline: November 11, 2026, 5:00 PM ET | Program Information | FAQ
| Informational Webinar | Watch the Recording |
| Applicant Office Hours | Friday, August 21, 11:00 AM ET |
| Applicant Office Hours | Wednesday, September 16, 4:00 PM ET |
| Applicant Office Hours | Tuesday, October 13, 10:00 AM ET |
| Applicant Office Hours | Monday, November 2, 2:00 PM ET |
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