In this time of necessary societal transformation, we recognize that Hand Papermaking has been operating within a culture that perpetuates social inequities. We are resolved in taking concrete steps so we may fulfill our role as the journal of record that truly reflects the full breadth of work in our field.
Deadline: October 10, 2025
The Black Writers Fellowship: Researcher is an opportunity for a Black writer to research and write a long-form article to be published in Hand Papermaking magazine. This fellowship is offered annually to a Black writer who proposes a research topic relevant to hand papermaking and indicates an ongoing investment in research and inquiry in the field. The article will be long-form and eligible for publication in the Summer 2027 issue of Hand Papermaking magazine. For more information about this fellowship, including eligibility and submission requirements, deadlines, selection and notification processes, and Fellowship timeline:
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL RESEARCHER RFP.
Hand Papermaking will host a virtual FAQ session on Wednesday, September 17, 7 pm ET to answer questions from prospective applicants. To sign up for the session (or to let us know that you cannot make that date and time), email: bwfresearcher@handpapermaking.org by September 10.
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