Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship
Forecasted
The Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship from the Henry Luce Foundation supports Indigenous leaders advancing research and creative projects that preserve and share Indigenous knowledge in the U.S.
Funder: Henry Luce Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application opens) | June 2027 (application closes)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 per fellow for 12 months; up to 10 fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Supports Indigenous leaders in the U.S. to advance and share knowledge benefiting their communities.
Key Information: Program administered by First Nations Development Institute; dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The fellowship is designed to empower Indigenous knowledge makers and keepers serving Indigenous communities across the United States. Established by the Henry Luce Foundation and administered by the First Nations Development Institute, the program recognizes a broad spectrum of intellectual leadership—including spiritual leaders, artists, scientists, health professionals, academics, curators, writers, and policy makers—whose work is committed to advancing, preserving, and sharing Indigenous knowledge in diverse forms. Fellows are selected for their commitment to community-engaged knowledge creation and dissemination, with the ultimate goal of strengthening Indigenous communities and amplifying Indigenous voices in public discourse.
