Black Women’s History Series Incubator 

The editors of the Black Women’s History series invite applications for the series’ annual incubator. Authors who are currently completing a book-length manuscript on Black women’s history are encouraged to apply. Applications will be due in May for an incubator the following Spring semester. One to two applicants will be selected and have the opportunity to receive feedback on their work-in-progress from series editors (Dr. Talitha L. LeFlouria, Dr. Ashley D. Farmer, and Dr. Daina Ramey Berry) as well as other invited scholars in their field. 

To complete the application, please be prepared to upload: 

  • A cover letter with key details about the project and your interest in the series and incubator. 
  • A project abstract that does not exceed 500 words. 
  • A 2-page CV or resume. 
  • A polished sample chapter.  

Annual application cycle: 

May 1: The incubator for the following spring will be announced 
July 1: Deadline for Applications 
Sept 1: Selected authors will be notified 

Please contact Dawn Durante at [email protected] with questions about the incubator. 

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