Deadline: January 23, 2026
The African Poetry Digital Humanities Grant 2026 is now open for applications. This exciting opportunity supports innovative digital humanities projects centered on African poetry, encouraging scholars and researchers to explore creative intersections between literature, culture, and digital technology.
The grant is part of the African Poetry Digital Portal Project, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and aims to foster digital research and documentation that expand global understanding of African poetic expression.
About the African Poetry Digital Humanities Grant 2026
The African Poetry Digital Humanities Grant 2026 provides funding for projects that use digital tools, technologies, or computational approaches to study, document, or interpret African poetry. The initiative encourages research that places African poetic traditions, voices, and archives at the heart of digital scholarship.
It also promotes the use of the African Poetry Digital Portal, an extensive digital repository dedicated to African poets, their works, and related cultural and archival materials.
Grant Details
- Grant Amount: Up to $10,000
- Application Deadline: January 23, 2026
- Funding Organization: African Poetry Digital Portal Project, with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Eligibility Criteria
The grant is open to scholars, researchers, and professionals working in fields such as digital humanities, literature, cultural studies, history, and related disciplines. Applicants should demonstrate experience or a strong interest in digital research methods and African poetry.
Proposals must:
- Place African poetry at the center of the research.
- Employ digital tools or methods in the study, documentation, or analysis of poetry.
- Contribute to the development, visibility, and accessibility of African poetic archives and materials.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Project Proposal (up to 3 pages)
- Abstract (maximum 300 words)
- Project narrative outlining scope, goals, methodology, and key milestones
- Description of technological tools or software to be used
- Note: Grant funds cannot be used for the purchase of personal computers.
- Detailed Budget (1 page)
- Clearly outline all expected project costs.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Include relevant research experience, previous projects, and academic or professional achievements.
Selection and Evaluation
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Originality and relevance of the proposed project
- Clear focus on African poetry within a digital humanities framework
- Feasibility and potential impact of the project
- Strength of the applicant’s background and research experience
Successful applicants will receive funding to support their projects, along with opportunities to engage with the African Poetry Digital Portal community.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can submit their applications through the official portal. All required materials must be included and submitted before the January 23, 2026 deadline.
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Further Information
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