Deadline: 22-Oct-20
The First Nations Development Institute (First Nations), in partnership with The Henry Luce Foundation (Luce) is seeking applications for its Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship to honor and support a select cohort of fellows as they work to further Indigenous knowledge creation, dissemination and perpetuation in Indigenous communities.
This fellowship supports the exceptional creativity, progressive and critical thinking, and the potential of Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers as they move forward their field in ways that will ultimately lead to broad, transformative impacts for Indigenous communities.
Fellowship Overview
- First Nations will award 10 fellowships to 10 outstanding Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers engaged in meaningful work that benefits Indigenous people and communities in either reservation and/or urban settings.
- The fellowship is a 12-month, self-directed enrichment program designed to support the process of growth, development, knowledge and networks of Native leaders and thinkers.
- During the fellowship period, fellows will gather together three times during the year to pool their collective knowledge, and create a community of practice that crosses fields, geographies and tribal cultures.
Award Information
- This fellowship will provide awards in the amount of $50,000 each to 10 individuals.
- The fellowship may be used for a wide range of costs, including living expenses, tuition, conference registration, equipment, travel and childcare. The fellowship cannot be redirected to another person or organization.
- Important Note: The $50,000 fellowship is considered taxable income. Fellowship recipients will be responsible for all related taxes resulting from this award.
Fellowship Period
- First Nations provides a $50,000 award that may be used flexibly over 12 months. The start date of the fellowship is May 1, 2021, and the end date is April 30, 2022.
- After 12 months, fellows will be eligible to apply for a supplemental grant of $25,000 to extend and deepen their work.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship:
- Applicants must be a member of a federal- or state-recognized Native American or Alaska Native tribe; Native Hawaiian; or demonstrate significant and long-standing engagement with and commitment to an Indigenous community in the U.S. and U.S. Territories.
- Applicants must be engaged in the creation, dissemination and/or perpetuation of knowledge in their field.
- Applicants should have experience or expertise within the knowledge field/area they are pursuing.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants must be able to clearly demonstrate how their work can impact and benefit an Indigenous community or communities in the U.S.
For more information, visit https://www.firstnations.org/rfps/likf-2/