Fellowship Opportunities in American Art
Washington, D.C.
2006--07
The Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery invite applications
for research fellowships in art, visual culture, and craft of the United States.
Fellowships are residential and support full-time independent and dissertation research.
A variety of predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior fellowships are available, including
a number of named fellowships:
NEW - The Terra Foundation for American Art Fellowships seek to foster a cross-cultural
dialogue about the history of art of the United States. They support work by scholars
from abroad who are researching American art or by U.S. scholars, especially those
who are investigating international contexts for American art. In addition to pre-
and postdoctoral fellowships, a special category of senior fellowship may be awarded.
The Douglass Foundation Fellowship in American Art is given for scholarly research
in American art.
The Patricia and Phillip Frost Fellowship is offered to support research in American
art and visual culture.
The James Renwick Fellowship in American Craft is available for research in American
studio crafts or decorative arts from the nineteenth century to the present.
The Sara Roby Fellowship in Twentieth-Century American Realism is awarded to a scholar
whose research topic matches the Sara Roby Foundation's interest in American realism.
The Joshua C. Taylor Fellowship is supported by alumni and friends of the fellowship
program.
The Wyeth Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship is awarded for the advancement and completion
of a doctoral dissertation that concerns the traditions of American art.
Support
The stipend for a one-year predoctoral fellowship is $22,000, plus research and
travel allowances. The stipend for a one-year postdoctoral or senior fellowship
is $35,000, plus research and travel allowances. Senior Terra Foundation for American
Art Fellows receive a special stipend of $55,000 plus up to $5,000 for relocation,
research, and travel. Supplements for research and travel will be awarded depending
on individual needs. The standard term of residency for fellowships is twelve months,
but shorter terms will be considered; stipends are prorated for periods of less
than twelve months.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their research proposals with
potential Smithsonian advisors before submitting applications. For research consultation,
contact: Dr. Virginia Mecklenburg, +1 202 275 1504, [log in to unmask]; or Dr.
Cynthia Mills, +1 202 275 1555, [log in to unmask]
For applications or general information: SAAM Fellowship Office, +1 202 275 1557,
or email [log in to unmask] Applicants for all fellowships except the Senior
Terra Foundation for American Art Fellowship will automatically be considered in
all relevant award categories upon submitting the standard Smithsonian application
form. A special application is required for the Terra Senior Fellowship. Both application
forms are available online at http://AmericanArt.si.edu/fellowships.
For other Smithsonian opportunities: Office of Fellowships, +1 202 275 0655, or
email [log in to unmask]
Deadline
January 15 is the application deadline for fellowships to begin on or after June
1, 2006.
Awards are based on merit. Fellowships are open to all qualified individuals regardless
of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or condition of handicap. The
Smithsonian Institution's Office of International Relationships will assist with
arranging J-1 exchange visas for fellowship recipients who require them.
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