The Foundation will consider proposals for scholarly projects examining and interpreting Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies from a critical point of view in any genre, place, language, time period, or format (manuscript, print, digital), including philological, historical, theoretical and comparative perspectives. These fellowships do not support creative work (see upcoming fellowship opportunities in Fiction and Poetry, Playwriting and Choreography, and Creative Nonfiction), or scholarship primarily focused on Film (see upcoming fellowship opportunity in Film Studies). 

In accordance with the fellowship program's overall goal of supporting early mid-career artists and scholars, applicants should have a promising record of scholarly accomplishment that includes one major project. 

Note that the fellowship funds are intended mainly to support time for scholarly work; they do not underwrite publication, advertising, or promotional costs. 

Application proposals should include brief descriptions methodology, timeframe, and use of funding as well as the intended impact your project may have within the field of study.