ACE Funding and Opportunities

The Academy for Creative Endeavors (ACE) invests in the creative scholarship that enriches human understanding, inspires innovation and elevates Purdue's impact. Through fellowships, grants, awards and professional development opportunities, ACE supports faculty in pursuing ambitious creative projects, expanding the reach of their work and building pathways to national and international recognition.

Current Opportunities:

• Advancing Creative Excellence - College of Liberal Arts Academy for Creative Endeavors Fellowship Program
  Provides up to $10,000 in flexible funding to support ambitious, innovative and creative endeavors scholarship. Deadline to apply for FY 26-27 is October 15, 2026 for projects beginning January 1, 2027.