Fejos Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Fejos Postdoctoral Fellowship funds early career anthropologists to produce innovative, research-based multimedia works that communicate anthropological insights to broader audiences.
Funder: Wenner-Gren Foundation
Due Dates: May 1, 2027 (Full application deadline; annual deadline: May 1)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 for a 9-month project; maximum of four fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Supports early career anthropologists in completing impactful films or multimedia projects that communicate anthropological research beyond print.
Key Information: Projects must be in final, post-production stages and based on completed anthropological research.
Description
The Fejos Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to support early career anthropologists in producing innovative, impactful films, audio productions, and other creative multimodal works that communicate anthropological knowledge to broader audiences. The fellowship encourages projects that ethically represent diverse communities and promote their involvement in the creative process, with no preference for methodology, research location, or subfield. Eligible projects include podcasts, video shorts, experimental films, and documentary works, provided they are rooted in the applicant’s completed anthropological research and are in final, post-production stages. The program places a strong emphasis on innovation, ethical engagement, and reaching new audiences through compelling storytelling.
