The Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowship/ How to Apply ($5000 + more)

 

The Biographers International Organization  (BIO) is proud to announce the Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowship, a prestigious award that honors exceptional biographical works about African American subjects. This fellowship aims to promote diversity in the field of biography and to recognize the contributions of African Americans to the richness of American history.

 

Eligibility

The Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowship is open to all biographers, regardless of their background, who are working on a biography of an African American figure or figures. The fellowship is available to writers at any stage of their project, from conception to completion. A publishing contract is not required for eligibility.

 

Requirements for the Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowship 

 

To apply, candidates must submit the following materials:

• Project description (500 words or less): provide a synopsis of the biography and explain how this biographical work fits into the mission of the Rollin Fellowship

 

• Statement of need (500 words or less): describe where you are in the process of writing and how you and your work would benefit from the Rollin Fellowship; if your work is not yet under contract, please include your plans for publication

 

• Author bio (500 words or less)

 

• Excerpt from your manuscript (no more than 20 pages)

 

• Your document should be double-spaced, with 12-point type and standard margins. The document must be a PDF. Please be sure to include your name as part of the file name of the PDF that you submitowship will support the writer’s work.

 

Benefits

The Fellowship offers a generous award of $5,000 to two selected winners. In addition to the monetary prize, the fellowship provides:

 

– A year’s membership in BIO

– Registration to the annual BIO Conference

– Publicity through BIO’s marketing channels

 

Deadline

The deadline for applications is February 1. Application forms will be available on the BIO website after September 1.

 

About the Award

The Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowship is named in honor of Frances Anne Rollin Whipper, a pioneering African American biographer and activist. Rollin’s 1868 biography, Life and Public Services of Martin R. Delany, was a groundbreaking work that highlighted the importance of African American voices and stories.

 

FAQ

For more information contact Michael Gately at: execdirector@biographersinternational.org 

 

This Fellowship is a unique opportunity for biographers to share the stories of African American individuals who have shaped the course of American history. Don’t miss this chance to recognize and celebrate these lives. Apply for the Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowship today!