southern studies fellowship

This first-of-its-kind program brings one early-career artist and one early-career writer to Spartanburg, South Carolina, for a nine-month fellowship of research, creativity, teaching, and travel, culminating in a collaborative project informed by the region. This program is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the culture of the American South.

A key component of this unique fellowship is the opportunity to interact with leading scholars, artists, and writers throughout the South. Each fellow will receive funding for 6-10 days of travel in the Southern region to conduct research at cultural and educational institutions. These institutions can include but are not limited to: the Center for Southern Culture in Oxford, MS; the Institute for SouthernStudies in Durham, NC; the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, GA; The Penn Center on St. Helena Island, SC; and the Levine Museum of the New South in Charlotte. These trips will inform the work of the fellows going forward and will be critical in the development of their ideas for a collaborative project that expands the understanding of the modern South. Travel funding will pay for mileage or car rental, hotel rooms, meals, and other expenses related to research. Before traveling, the Fellows will be required to submit a proposal for travel research to their supervisors; upon returning, they will submit a one-page report of the visit and how it applied to their field of study.