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Supporting writers of long-form journalism, literary criticism, arts writing, and the intellectual essay.

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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
4 months
Just over one month remains to submit to the 2025 Silvers Grants for Work in Progress. Apply for up to $10,000 to support your work in literary criticism, arts writing, and social reportage.
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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The Silvers Foundation is proud to have supported this extraordinary work from @scottsayare, who excavates a generational debate in paleoanthropology over who we are and where we come from.
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Scott Sayare
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New piece of mine for.@gdnlongread on the most ancient possibly hominin fossils ever discovered; the two-decade fight over the bones and their meaning; and what we know—and what we don't, and maybe won't—of the deep origins of humanity.
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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RT @jacobinoire: If you want to get a taste about my thoughts about the history of psychiatry in Germany, give my latest @nybooks a read ht….
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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Check out ‘23 Silvers Grant winner Caroline Tracey and ‘22 Silvers Prize winner Alma Guillermoprieto in conversation for The Border Chronicle.
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Caroline Tracey (cetracey on blusky)
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For The Border Chronicle, I interviewed legendary journalist Alma Guillermoprieto about her new book The Years of Blood, out now from @DukePress:.
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RT @DAMendelsohnNYC: Splendid piece in today’s @guardian about the #Odyssey (and my new translation!):.
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RT @DAMendelsohnNYC: In @lithub today, an excerpt from the Introduction my new translation of #Homer’s #Odyssey, published today by @UChica….
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
3 months
LAST CHANCE! Less than 24 hours remain to submit you application for a Silvers Grant. Up to $10,000 towards your latest nonfiction project. Apply now at
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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Less than five days remain to apply for a Silvers Grant! Receive up to $10,000 to support your work. Apply now at
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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RT @lilahass: A wonderful opportunity with a supportive community I’m proud to be a part of: The @silversfound is accepting new application….
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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RT @jacobinoire: I highly recommend applying to the @silversfound As a recipient in 2023, I greatly benefitted for my project on abortion a….
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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Only one week remains to apply for a Silvers Grant! Apply now for up to $10,000 towards your longform nonfiction project.
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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Just over two weeks remain to submit your application for a Silvers Grant. Apply for up to $10,000 to support your work in literary criticism, arts writing, political analysis, and social reportage.
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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RT @DAMendelsohnNYC: Lovers of Greek #literature and #theater! My next seminar for the @nybooks.com #NYRSeminar series on “Tragic Meaning”….
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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Only a few weeks remain to apply for a Silvers Grant! Apply now for up to $10,000 to support your work in literary criticism, arts writing, political analysis, and social reportage.
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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Images from the first Silvers-Dudley Gala, a night celebrating the recipients of the 2022-2025 Silvers-Dudley Prizes. To learn more about how the Silvers Foundation supports writers through prizes and grants, visit
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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Apply now for up to $10,000 to support your work in literary criticism, arts writing, political analysis, and social reportage.
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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Attn nonfiction writers, journalists, critics! The @silversfound is now accepting applications for the 2025 Silvers Grants for Work in Progress. Apply for support of up to $10,000. For more info, please visit
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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RT @orbooks: We are honored to have published DISPATCHES FROM THE DIASPORA by @garyyounge, recipient of the 2025 Silvers Prize for Journali….
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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RT @orbooks: Congratulations to @garyyounge author of DISPATCHES FROM THE DIASPORA
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation
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RT @Helen_E_Shaw: I am stunned to be in this company, and overwhelmed at the generosity of the @silversfound. My great great infinite thank….
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