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The Archivi.ng Fellowship 2026 is now open for applications!
This six-month fellowship is designed for storytellers, researchers, and technologists working to make sense of Nigerian history using archival materials. Fellows will receive funding, mentorship, and publishing support to complete impactful projects that inform, provoke, or inspire.
For this cohort, the fellowship will explore the theme:
“The More Things Change”: a two-year inquiry into Nigeria’s recurring patterns.
Whether you’re investigating policy cycles, building tools that reframe economic memory, or telling untold stories of everyday Nigerians, your work will help illuminate how the past continues to shape the present.
Requirements
The fellowship seeks ambitious and accessible projects that:
1. Are rooted in archival materials (newspapers, magazines, audiovisuals, or other sources)
2. Aim to help people understand patterns and cycles in Nigerian life
3. Can be completed within 6 months and led by individuals capable of taking full ownership
4. Are welcome even if work has already begun
Fellowship Tracks
1. Storytelling: For creators producing compelling narratives that connect the past to the present, in any format.
2. Research: For individuals conducting rigorous analysis and offering insights that help people see Nigeria differently.
3. Technology: For innovators building tools or interactive experiences that turn archives into accessible public resources (e.g., timelines, digital platforms).
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Who Can Apply
This fellowship is for you if you are:
* Nigerian (based in Nigeria or in the diaspora)
* Deeply curious about Nigerian history and capable of rigorous research or creative storytelling
* Committed to producing excellent, useful, and publicly accessible work
* Comfortable working independently yet open to collaboration
* Digitally savvy and familiar with tools like Notion and Slack
Benefits
* ₦1 million monthly stipend (January – June 2026)
* At least ₦1 million in project support (paid over the course of the fellowship)
* Access to Archivi.ng’s archives and tools
* Publishing, exhibition, or technical integration of your final project
* Learning circles and peer review sessions with co-fellows
Selection Process
The selection process has two stages:
1. Initial Screening: Applications reviewed for eligibility, alignment with Archivi.ng’s mission, project ambition, and feasibility.
2. Interviews: Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed to assess experience, project quality, commitment, and delivery potential.
For More Information, visit the Official Archivi.ng Fellowship Webpage to learn more and apply.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025