Heritage Lens Fellowship March 2026 Call
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If you are passionate about sharing knowledge through photography, we welcome you to apply for our Heritage Lens Fellowship. As our Heritage Lens initiative enters its eighth iteration, we are seeking creative enthusiasts to join us in exploring Muslim heritage in cities such as Surat, Patna, and Pune. Through Heritage Lens, we aim to provide freely licensed media, including images showcasing Muslim heritage, on Wikimedia Commons. We also welcome your individual pitches for this iteration.
Our fellowship offers local logistical support to facilitate your participation. It is an exciting opportunity to actively engage in the broader Wikimedia movement. You will gain insights into the copyright ethics, especially in the context of navigating Wikimedia Commons. Although no formal certificate is provided, the fellowship promises an immersive experience that will fuel creativity and redefine the boundaries of conventional learning.
To apply, kindly email our Programs Manager at program
dcwwiki.org before March 25, 2026, with the subject line "Heritage Lens March 2026 Fellowship Application", and make sure you attach some images that you have captured. Address the following questions in the email body:
- Your participation in open knowledge initiatives such as Wikimedia
- Your expectations from the Heritage Lens program
- What intrigues you to apply?
We will notify the selected fellow by April 2, 2026.
Activity timeline
- Applications open: 10 to 25 March
- Announcement of fellow: 2 April
- Training period: 6 to 10 April (Virtual learning sessions)
- Filed work (Capturing images and uploading on Commons): to be decided according to the convenience of our fellows.
- Follow-up learning report on Meta-Wiki: Before April 30.