State of Black Entrepreneurship Fellows Program 2027
Brief Description
The
State of Black Entrepreneurship Fellows Program 2027, organized by the
Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE), invites applications for prestigious funding designed to advance scholarship on entrepreneurship, economic mobility, and wealth creation. If you are a researcher looking to make a national impact through rigorous investigation, this opportunity provides a supportive hybrid model that blends your independent project with a shared national research agenda. By securing this
CBE fellowship 2027, you will directly contribute to the annual
State of Black Entrepreneurship Report while exploring vital topics ranging from capital formation to business growth. Whether you apply as an individual or part of a collaborative team, your work will help shape the nation’s leading body of knowledge on Black entrepreneurship and inform investors, educators, and policymakers.
Name of Host Institution
Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE)
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Strong research skills
- Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship and economic mobility
- A commitment to advancing knowledge related to Black entrepreneurship
- The ability to complete the proposed project and participate fully in all Fellowship activities
- Proposed research aligned with Capital Formation, Venture Creation, Talent Development, or Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Policy
Funding Amount
Up to
$10,000 per fellowship award.
Duration
Approximately
12 months, beginning in early 2027 and concluding with the presentation of your findings at the annual
State of Black Entrepreneurship Symposium in
Fall 2027.
Application Materials
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailing your academic credentials, professional experience, research activities, and relevant publications.
- Personal Statement: Maximum 1 page describing your interest in Black entrepreneurship research and project alignment.
- Research Proposal: Maximum 4 pages detailing your intended study.
- Supporting Documentation: Letters of collaboration, data access agreements, or other applicable materials.
Deadline
November 16, 2026Apply Now
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Q: Who is especially encouraged to apply for this fellowship?
Researchers from HBCUs are especially encouraged to apply, and both collaborative and interdisciplinary proposals are welcome.
Q: What specific domains must the research align with?
Proposed projects must align with one of four priority domains: Capital Formation & Investment Access, Venture Creation & Business Growth, Entrepreneurial Talent & Pathway Development, or Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Institutions & Policy.
Q: What events do fellows participate in during the program?
Fellows participate in a series of workshops and collaborative research sessions, culminating in a presentation of findings at the annual State of Black Entrepreneurship Symposium in Fall 2027.
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