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Andrew Mellon Foundation is currently accepting applications for its African Poetry Digital Humanities Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grant and apply for it.
The African Poetry Digital Humanities Grant, aimed at supporting research at the intersection of African poetry and digital humanities. The program encourages innovative use of digital methods and computational tools to analyze, document, and expand access to African poetry across historical, regional, and cultural contexts.
Grant amount: $10,000
Eligible applicants include:
Scholars, researchers, and academics specializing in African poetry, literature, or related fields
Individuals with experience in digital humanities or digital research methods
Researchers interested in leveraging the African Poetry Digital Portal for scholarly inquiry
Abstract (300 words) – Summarize the project’s focus, goals, and expected impact
Project Narrative (up to 3 pages) – Include:
Area of African poetry being explored
Research question and approach
Digital or computational methods to be applied
Technological requirements
Timeline with key milestones and deliverables
Proposals should clearly articulate the significance of the research, how it contributes to digital humanities scholarship, and how the African Poetry Digital Portal will be utilized.
Apply for Andrew Mellon Foundation African Poetry Digital Humanities Grant
