The Wenner-Gren Foundation
Fellowship in Anthropology and Black Experiences
A 9-month writing fellowship designed to support scholars whose research draws on Black studies, critical race studies, diasporic Africana studies, and global Black experiences to advance new lines of scholarship in any of anthropology's subfields. The fellowship includes a stipend, workshops, and mentoring events to help amplify the public impact of the fellow's writing project.
Award
$80,000
Deadline
Rolling / varies
Level
Graduate
Status
Rolling
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Who is eligible
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must be a PhD-holding anthropologist of any rank (including socio-cultural, linguistic, biological, or archeological anthropology)
- Open to independent scholars as well as those affiliated with an institution or organization
- Prior recipients of an Anthropology and Black Experiences Fellowship or a Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowship are not eligible
- Must have completed all requirements of any existing Wenner-Gren awards (including final reports) before applying
What you'll need
- Abstract of the writing project
- Answers to five specific questions about the project
- A curriculum vitae reflecting achievements, including service to institution and communities
- A bibliography relevant to the project
- A resubmission statement (if the applicant previously submitted an unsuccessful application for this fellowship)
- Note: Do not submit transcripts, reference letters, previous manuscripts, publications, photographs, or recordings
How to apply
- Access the online application portal on the Wenner-Gren website, which opens annually on October 15
- Complete all application sections in English, including the project abstract, five questions, CV, and bibliography
- Submit the application online prior to the deadline
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