Fellowship in Anthropology and Black Experiences

The Fellowship in Anthropology and Black Experiences is a nine-month writing fellowship supporting research that draws on Black studies, critical race studies, diasporic Africana studies, and related sources to advance scholarship across anthropology’s subfields. Fellows join a cohort, participate in a writing craft workshop and networking activities, and receive support to amplify their writing projects within and beyond the discipline. The programme aims to assist scholars at a critical career juncture and to expand underrepresented perspectives in anthropology.

Stipend of $80,000 over nine months; participation in a cohort, a writing craft workshop, and networking opportunities.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents and hold a doctorate in anthropology or a related field with an appointment in an anthropology department; independent scholars and those affiliated with institutions may apply. Prior recipients of this fellowship or a Hunt Fellowship are not eligible to apply, and applicants oriented to primatology must demonstrate broader anthropological relevance.

Submit all required materials online in English via the Wenner-Gren application form during the application window; contact the Foundation if internet access is inadequate.