The Betsy James Wyeth Fellowship in Native American Art
A Smithsonian fellowship supporting research on Native American art, prioritizing Indigenous methodologies and collaboration with Indigenous communities using SAAM and NMAI resources.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $53,000 stipend plus up to $5,000 for research travel; additional support for health insurance and travel to DC; optional $5,000 publishing grant for first-time authors.
Summary: A one-year Smithsonian fellowship supporting research centered on Native American art, Indigenous methodologies, and access to SAAM and NMAI resources.
Description
This annual fellowship, jointly hosted by the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), supports new scholarship on Native art of the United States. The program prioritizes research that centers Indigenous methodologies, knowledges, and communities, and provides recipients with access to the extensive collections, archives, and research staff of both museums. The fellowship can be awarded as a 12-month predoctoral residency or as a 9-month postdoctoral/senior appointment. Fellows will engage in scholarly exchange, participate in workshops and symposia, and are expected to collaborate with Indigenous artists, knowledge holders, and communities as part of their research.
