The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholars Fellowship seeks to develop and amplify underrepresented voices and research within the academy and applied humanities spaces. This fellowship helps HBCU-affiliated writers, community scholars, and faculty members with their research process through funding, access to academic publishing outlets (journals and presses), public promotion of their work, and professional community/peer support.
Projects of interest can range across the disciplines of traditional, public, and digital humanities and human-centered social sciences. Preference is given, but not limited to, projects that engage Virginia’s historical significance, elevate historically marginalized narratives, and explore broader South Atlantic themes. We offer both short-term (3-6 months at $5,000 – $15,000 in support) and long-term (9-12 months at $20,000 – $45,000) options.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026.
Date posted: December 17, 2025