Applications are currently being accepted for the Hutchins Center for Africa & African American Research Black Film Project Fellowship 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Harvard University Hutchins Center for Africa & African American Research Black Film Project Fellowship
Benefits of Harvard University Hutchins Center for Africa & African American Research Black Film Project Fellowship
The Black Film Project Fellowship offers:
- An $80,000 stipend, plus an additional $5,000 for project development expenses.
- Office space in the Hutchins Center with 24/7 access.
- A Harvard University ID providing access to all University facilities, including libraries and online research resources.
- A Harvard email account.
- Access to the Film Study Center’s equipment, as well as editing and post-production facilities.
- Invitations to participate in the Film Study Center’s community of filmmakers through workshops, screenings, and other events.
- The possibility to screen Black Film Project Fellows’ work at the Carpenter Center Theater during the fellowship year.
- Black Film Project Fellows may choose to pursue a joint fellowship with the Film Study Center. The BFP-FSC Fellows meet twice monthly for Nonfiction workshops to discuss works-in-progress and connect with visiting filmmakers, fostering a collaborative environment that enriches their creative and professional growth.
Each Black Film Project Fellow will present their work-in-progress at a W. E. B. Du Bois Research Institute colloquium. In addition, Black Film Project Fellows will have opportunities to present their work at various Harvard venues, including the Film Study Center and Harvard Film Archive.
Harvard University Hutchins Center for Africa & African American Research Black Film Project Fellowship Requirements
- Open to filmmakers who focus on Black history and culture and supports both narrative and documentary projects.
- Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency via TOEFL/IELTS scores or a Zoom conversation with Hutchins Center staff, which may also be required for visa purposes.
- Each Fellow is expected to present a colloquium talk in English on a topic related to their research and is encouraged to be available for informal consultation by faculty and students with related interests.
Application Date and Process
- Applications, including letters of recommendation, project descriptions, and film samples, must be submitted in English.
- The application deadline is February 26, 2026.
Application Deadline
26 February, 2026
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