Outside Funding Sources

This list is divided into three categories: IFA-Nominated Fellowships & Awards, Open-Application Fellowships, and Open-Application Grants & Awards. Please scroll to see all. All opportunities under each category are listed by their traditional deadline date.

IFA-NOMINATED FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

GSAS SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS

All applicants must be nominated by the department.

GSAS Predoctoral Summer Fellowship: Fifteen awards of $2,000 are available to outstanding doctoral students who, within one year of the award, expect to complete any remaining coursework and requirements other than the dissertation. These awards are to be used for visits to research sites, such as archival resource facilities, laboratories and fieldwork locations that will be necessary for later sustained dissertation research.
Andrew Sauter Fellowship: One award of $2,500 is available to an outstanding doctoral student who, within one year of the award, expects to complete any remaining coursework and requirements other than the dissertation. The award supports the research and study abroad of graduate students in the humanities and social sciences and may be used for visits to research sites, such as archival resource facilities, libraries, laboratories and fieldwork locations that will be necessary for later sustained dissertation research.
Patricia Dunn Lehrman Fellowship: One award of $3,000 is available to an outstanding doctoral student who is working towards a dissertation in the field of arts in American society. Doctoral student applicants should, within one year of the award, expect to complete any remaining coursework and requirements other than the dissertation.
Robert Holmes Travel/Research Award for African Scholarship: Two awards of $2,500 are available to outstanding graduate students to support study and research in Africa. Doctoral student applicants should, within one year of the award, expect to complete any remaining coursework and requirements other than the dissertation. Exceptional Master’s students, proposing research contributing to their theses, are eligible to apply.

Traditional Deadline: Early-February

GSAS DEAN’S DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP

Dean's Dissertation Fellowships are available to eligible GSAS doctoral students in all departments who will be entering the final year of writing their dissertations. Departments may nominate up to two students for this award.

Traditional Deadline: October

GSAS JAMES ARTHUR FELLOWSHIP

Available to eligible GSAS doctoral students in all departments who will be entering the final year of writing or researching their dissertations. Departments may nominate one student for this award.

Traditional Deadline: October

NYU CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES FELLOWSHIP

Each year, fellowships are awarded to three advanced doctoral students in the humanities whose dissertation research shows particular promise. Fellows are expected to be in residence in New York within the University community for the entire year of their residency. Fellows receive a nine-month stipend of approximately $28,145, comprehensive health insurance, maintenance of matriculation and registration fees, and a research award of $2,000.

Traditional Deadline: Mid-November

CASVA FELLOWSHIPS

The stipend for predoctoral dissertation fellowships is $30,000 per year. Fellows in residence are provided with housing in apartments near the Gallery, subject to availability. In addition, predoctoral fellows receive allowances for travel, the amount depending on the terms of the fellowship.

David E. Finley Fellowship: One fellowship is awarded annually for 36 months. The first two years of the Finley Fellowship are intended for research and travel abroad to visit collections, museums, monuments, and sites related to a well-advanced dissertation in Western art. During this two-year period, residency abroad is expected, for which travel funds are available. The third year is to be spent in residence at the Center to complete the dissertation and to perform curatorial work. Part of the year in residence will be devoted to a research project, designed to complement the subject of the dissertation, at the Gallery or other Washington-area collections. A primary requirement for this fellowship is that the candidate have a significant interest in curatorial work.
Paul Mellon Fellowship: One fellowship is awarded annually for 36 months. This fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation in European art and to enable a candidate to reside abroad for two years to develop expertise in a specific city, locality, or region related to the dissertation. The third year is to be spent in residence at the Center to complete the dissertation.
Samuel H. Kress Fellowship: One fellowship is awarded annually for 24 months. This fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation in European art on a topic before the early nineteenth century. The Kress Fellow is expected to spend the first year of the fellowship period on dissertation research abroad and the second year at the Center to complete the dissertation, devoting half time to Gallery research projects designed to complement the subject of the dissertation and to provide curatorial experience.
Wyeth Fellowship: One fellowship is awarded annually for 24 months. This fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation that concerns aspects of art of the United States, including native and pre-Revolutionary America. The Wyeth Fellow is expected to spend the first year of the fellowship period on dissertation research in the United States or abroad, and the second year at the Center to complete the dissertation. A new initiative of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art provides up to $5,000 in publication subvention for first-time authors who have held a Wyeth Fellowship.
Ittleson Fellowship: One fellowship is awarded annually for 24 months. This fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation in the visual arts in a field other than European or American art. The Ittleson Fellow is expected to spend the first year of the fellowship period on dissertation research abroad, and the second year at the Center to complete the dissertation.
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship: One fellowship is awarded annually for 24 months. This fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation in a period through the twentieth century and on a topic other than European or American art. Cross-cultural topics will also be considered, provided that at least one area of focus is a culture outside the European and American traditions. The Andrew W. Mellon Fellow is expected to spend the first year of the fellowship period on dissertation research abroad, and the second year at the Center to complete the dissertation.
Robert H. and Clarice Smith Fellowship: One fellowship is awarded annually for 12 months. This fellowship is intended for the advancement or completion of either a doctoral dissertation and a resulting publication in Northern European art between 1400 and 1700. For a candidate preparing a publication based on the dissertation, the date of graduation may be as early as fall 2018. The Smith Fellow may use the fellowship to study either in the United States or abroad; there are no residence requirements at the Center.
Chester Dale Fellowships: Two fellowships are awarded annually: one for 24 months, the other for 12 months. The Twenty-Four-Month Chester Dale Fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation in any area of Western art, with a preference for modern and contemporary topics. The two-year Dale Fellow is expected to spend the first year on dissertation research either in the United States or abroad; the second year is to be spent in residence at the Center to complete the dissertation. The Twelve-Month Chester Dale Fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation in Western art. The one-year Dale Fellow may use the fellowship to study in the United States or abroad; there are no residence requirements at the Center.

Traditional Deadline: Mid-November

SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP

Six pre-doctoral Kress Institutional Fellowships in the History of European Art will be awarded each year. The fellowship award is $30,000 per annum. Each fellowship provides for a two-year research appointment hosted by one of the following European art history research centers:

Florence Kunsthistorisches Institut / Institute for Art History
Leiden Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society (LUCAS)
London Courtauld Institute of Art & Warburg Institute of Art (jointly administered)
Munich Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte / Central Institute for Art History
Paris Institut national d'histoire de l'art (INHA) / National Institute for the History of Art
Rome Bibliotheca Hertziana

Traditional Deadline: Late-November

THE DEDALUS FOUNDATION DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP

The Dedalus Foundation Dissertation Fellowship is awarded annually to a Ph.D. candidate at a university in the United States who is working on a dissertation related to painting, sculpture and allied arts from 1940-1991, with a preference shown to Abstract Expressionism. The fellowship carries a stipend of $25,000. Candidacy for the fellowship is by nomination only.

Traditional Deadline: Late-November

OPEN-APPLICATION FELLOWSHIPS

MoMA FELLOWSHIPS

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART FELLOWSHIPS

Art History Fellowship: For qualified graduate students at the predoctoral level, postdoctoral researchers, and senior museum professionals.

Conservation Fellowship and Scientific Research Fellowship: For qualified graduate students at the predoctoral level, postdoctoral researchers, and senior museum professionals.

Leonard A. Lauder Fellowships in Modern Art: For doctoral and postdoctoral scholars studying Cubism.

Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship: For postdoctoral scholars interested in curatorial training.

Curatorial Research Fellowship: For those who have recently completed their PhD and are interested in research and cataloguing.

Research Scholarship in Photograph Conservation: For early career conservators in the field of photograph conservation.

Museum Education and Public Practice Fellowship: For museum educators.

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FELLOWSHIPS

A variety of fellowships for students and scholars at several stages of their careers are offered through the Smithsonian Institution Office of Fellowships.

NYU GLOBAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE

The GRI Research Institutes were created to support NYU graduate students who wish to have NYU infrastructural support while conducting research abroad. GRI institutes have been established at NYU's sites in Athens, Berlin, Florence, London, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Shanghai, Tel Aviv, and Washington.

Traditional Deadline: March, September, January

DOLORES ZOHRAB LIEBMANN FELLOWSHIP

The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship was established to “support students with outstanding character and ability who hold promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen fields of study.” The amount of each fellowship will cover tuition costs plus an additional $18,000 annual stipend. The Fellowship accepts applications from graduate students in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences.

Traditional Deadline: Early-January

SMITHSONIAN LIBRARY BAIRD SOCIETY RESIDENT SCHOLAR PROGRAM

The Baird Society Resident Scholar Program, funded by the many annual donors to the Smithsonian Libraries, was established to support the study of some of the Smithsonian Libraries’ rare books and Special Collections. Stipends of $3,500 per month for up to six months are available for individuals working on a topic relating to these collections. These collections are located in in Washington, DC and New York City.

Traditional Deadline: Mid-January

FREER|SACKLER J.S. LEE MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP

This fellowship facilitates the international exchange of curatorial expertise and contributes to the professional development of Chinese art curators and academics. Fellows may choose to be based at the Freer|Sackler or at a number of other museums worldwide.

Traditional Deadline: Mid-January

BOREN FELLOWSHIP

Boren Fellowships provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study in world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). Boren Fellows can receive up to $24,000 for overseas study or up to $30,000 for a combination of overseas and domestic study.

Traditional Deadline: Late-January

THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP

Junior Fellowships are offered annually to scholars in the advanced stages of their doctoral research in the field of British art and architectural history to pursue further study in the UK based at the Paul Mellon Centre. The fellowships are for three months. Each fellow receives £7,500.

Traditional Deadline: Late-January

DOCTORAL STUDENT PUBLIC HUMANITIES FELLOWSHIP

During the course of the Fellowship, Fellows are also eligible for project funds from Humanities New York to support public programs developed during the course of their Fellowship. Fellows are encouraged to work collaboratively with HNY to identify community partners, explore public humanities methods and programs, and share findings as their research progresses.The Fellowship stipend is $8,000, plus a $500 travel and research stipend.

Traditional Deadline: Mid-February

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED STUDIES (ACLS) FELLOWSHIP

The ACLS Public Fellows program allows PhDs to gain valuable, career-building experience in fields such as public policy, development, conservation, arts and culture, and digital media. ACLS seeks applications from recent PhDs who aspire to careers in administration, management, and public service by choice rather than circumstance. Fellows receive a stipend of $68,000 per year, health insurance coverage for the fellow, a relocation allowance, and up to $3,000 in professional development funds over the course of the fellowship.

Traditional Deadline: Mid-March

GEORGES LURCY FELLOWSHIP

The Lurcy Fellowship Program has been established at New York University to be administered by the Department of French, although students from other departments are encouraged to apply. One dissertation fellowship will be awarded for one year in an amount to cover adequately educational costs, expenses of travel, and living expenses in France.

Traditional Deadline: Mid-March

THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM

Moore Curatorial Fellowship in Drawings and Prints: This one-year appointment, eligible for a one-year renewal, provides the opportunity to gain firsthand experience and professional training in curatorial work and in the study and connoisseurship of old master and nineteenth-century drawings.
Edith Gowin Curatorial Fellowship: This full-time, one-year fellowship, eligible for one-year renewal, was established for recent graduates to gain curatorial experience, researching works in the permanent collection and potential acquisitions, contributing to the planning and execution of exhibitions and museum publications, accessioning new collection objects, and pursuing special projects. There is a $42,000 annual stipend, plus modest provisions for annual travel and research expenses.

Traditional Deadline: Early-April

SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM HILLA REBAY INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

This multisite ten-month fellowship offers an opportunity for one graduate student to undertake in-depth professional training at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao; and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice. The fellow will spend a minimum of three months at each site and will gain exposure to museum operations through departments including Curatorial, Education, and Registration. Each fellow receives funding of USD $30,000 (subject to taxes).

Traditional Deadline: Mid-May

THE FRICK COLLECTION FELLOWSHIPS

The Anne L. Poulet Predoctoral Curatorial Fellowship: Applicants for this position should be doctoral candidates who wish to pursue a curatorial career in an art museum and are within two years of completing their dissertation. The appointment is for two years. The Curatorial Fellow, whose time will be divided between completing their degree and gaining museum experience, will work closely with the Curatorial department on projects, exhibitions, and symposia.
Center for the History of Collecting Fellowship: The Center provides support for both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral research. Fellowship proposals may address wide-ranging aspects of the history of collecting in the United States from Colonial times to the present as well as in Europe. Proposals may focus on individual collectors, dealers, developments, or trends in the art market.
The Interpretive Fellowship: The fellowship provides a unique opportunity for early-career museum professionals to study and practice the art of teaching in an art museum.

Traditional Deadline: Early-September

THE RENAISSANCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Each year the Renaissance Society of America awards a number of fellowships supporting research projects and publications that aim to advance scholarly knowledge about the Renaissance (must be a member to apply).

Traditional Deadline: Mid-September

THE GETTY FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Intended for emerging scholars to complete work on projects related to the Getty Research Institute's annual research theme. Fellows are in residence for nine months from late-September to late-June and receive a stipend of $25,000 (predoctoral) or $30,000 (postdoctoral).

Traditional Deadline: Early-October

THE MEDIEVAL ACADEMY OF AMERICA SCHALLEK FELLOWSHIP

The Schallek Fellowship provides a one-year grant of $30,000 to support Ph.D. dissertation research in any relevant discipline dealing with late-medieval Britain (ca. 1350-1500). Applicant must be a member of the Medieval Academy.

Traditional Deadline: Mid-October

HENRY LUCE FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP IN AMERICAN ART

Graduate students in any stage of Ph.D. dissertation research or writing on a topic in the history of the visual arts of the United States are eligible to apply. The total award of $38,000 includes a stipend and additional funds for travel and research.

Traditional Deadline: October

AAUW AMERICAN FELLOWSHIP

The program provides fellowships for women pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full time, or preparing research for publication for eight consecutive weeks. The award amount is $20,000.
Traditional Deadline: Early-November

AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME FELLOWSHIP

Artists and scholars live and work in the Academy community in Rome, pursuing their own projects and participating in its collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. Winners of half-term and full-term fellowships receive stipends of $16,000 and $28,000, respectively. Winners of the two-year fellowships receive $28,000 annually.