The Office of the Provost supports excellence in faculty scholarly and creative work through the Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (HSSA) Grant. Faculty in these areas of study are eligible for these grants awards, which are intended to provide funding in fields with little external or start-up funding. To apply, please visit the About the Grants page for additional information about the grants and the application process and to access the online proposal form. Contact: provostawardsandgrants@northwestern.edu. Amount: Up to $5,000. Deadline: 2/27/26.