The Southern Foodways Alliance oral history program invites experienced oral historians to submit proposals for oral history projects. All work should be completed between May 2026 and May 2027. We are committed to supporting community-centered work.

SFA compensates oral historians for their work and reimburses travel costs of 25 miles or more. We also provide modest honoraria to each narrator featured in an SFA oral history project. For more information on the application process or conducting fieldwork with us, check out our Oral History Collaborator FAQ page. If you would like more information, contact lead oral historian Annemarie Anderson at annemarie@southernfoodways.org.

To apply, please fill out this Google form. You should include a 300 word pitch, project timeline, and a list of proposed narrators, a CV or Resume, and examples of your previous oral history work.

Applications are due Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5 PM CT.