Open call: Archivi.ng Fellowship in Nigeria

The fellowship – open to various practitioners, including artists, culture writers, researchers, filmmakers and content creators among others – explores what happens when a diverse group of cultural practitioners is given access to archives and challenged to create new work.

The initiative is interested in projects that:

• Align with a mission to make history accessible, focusing on discovering, understanding and promoting Nigerian historical perspectives.
• Make significant use of archival materials, either through analysis or reinterpretation.
• Offer unique perspectives while delivering work that’s feasible within the fellowship’s six-month time frame.
• Have the potential to engage a broad or niche audience.

Archivi.ng fellows will have:

• A monthly allowance of ₦500 000 (about $300) to support their work for the duration of the fellowship.
• Full access to Archivi.ng’s collections, online and offline.
• Personalised mentorship from experts relevant to their project.
• Publication and distribution of their work on Archivi.ng’s platform.
• Collaborative learning circles with fellow participants.

The Archive.ng Fellowship is a unique opportunity for people invested in producing impactful work that endures. If this is you, apply now.

The application deadline is 10 October, and interested persons may apply here.

For more inquiries and partnership opportunities, including funding and distribution, email fellowship@archivi.ng.

View the original call here.