Fellowship in Anthropology and Black Experiences
A 9-month fellowship supporting anthropological research and writing on Black experiences, advancing underrepresented perspectives and new scholarship in the field.
Funder: Wenner-Gren Foundation
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (annual application deadline) | December 16, 2026 (submission window closes)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 stipend over 9 months; one fellowship awarded annually
Summary: 9-month writing fellowship supporting research on Black experiences in anthropology, amplifying underrepresented perspectives and fostering new scholarship.
Key Information: Open to PhD-holding U.S. citizens or permanent residents; prior recipients of this or Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowship are ineligible.
Description
This fellowship provides a 9-month writing award to support scholars whose research draws on Black studies, critical race studies, diasporic Africana studies, and related perspectives, with the aim of advancing new lines of scholarship in any subfield of anthropology. The program seeks to amplify voices and perspectives historically underrepresented in anthropology, building capacity in the discipline and supporting career advancement for recipients. Fellows join a cohort, participate in workshops and mentoring, and receive structured support to maximize the public impact of their work.
