Apply for a 2027–2028 Fellowship at the Smithsonian American Art Museum

What it is

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery offer three fellowship programs for 2027–2028: SIFP Fellowships at SAAM for predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior candidates; the Betsy James Wyeth Fellowship in Native American Art at SAAM and the National Museum of the American Indian; and the Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship for one-month terms. Scholars from any discipline whose research engages American art, craft, and visual culture are encouraged to apply, particularly those bringing new perspectives, materials, and methodologies.

Who it is for

Scholars from any discipline whose research engages the art, craft, and visual culture of the United States, including predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior candidates.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

Where

Washington, D.C., International

When

October 15, 2026, 14 days left

Runs September 1, 2027 to August 31, 2028

What you get

A residential fellowship providing full-time research access to the museum's collection of over 47,600 works, specialized study collections and databases, the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art, an 180,000-volume branch library, a carrel in the Research and Scholars Center, and participation in workshops, seminars, and lectures. Fellowship terms vary by program: twelve months at predoctoral or

What you need to apply

Not listed. Check the application page before you start.

How long it takes

Not listed. We only estimate once we can read what the application asks for.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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