Dumbarton Oaks
Dumbarton Oaks at Harvard University funds advanced research in Byzantine, Pre-Columbian, and Garden and Landscape Studies through fellowships and research awards.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (One-Month Research Awards) | November 1, 2026 (Research, Junior, Summer, Mellon, I Tatti–Dumbarton Oaks Joint, and William R. Tyler Fellowships) | February 1, 2027 (Humanities and Post-baccalaureate Fellowships) | March 15, 2027 (One-Month Research Awards)
Funding Amounts: Fellowships: $35,000 (AY), $17,500 (term); Junior Fellow: $25,000 (AY), $12,500 (term); One-Month Research Awards: $5,000; on-site housing and travel support available for most fellowships.
Summary: Supports research and scholarly projects in Byzantine, Pre-Columbian, and Garden and Landscape Studies through fellowships, short-term awards, and workshops.
Description
Dumbarton Oaks, a Harvard University research institute, offers a suite of fellowships and research awards to support advanced scholarship in Byzantine Studies, Pre-Columbian Studies, and Garden and Landscape Studies. Funding opportunities include residential fellowships (academic year, semester, or summer), one-month research awards, and specialized fellowships for early-career, graduate, and post-baccalaureate scholars. The program aims to foster academic growth, facilitate access to unique research resources, and build a vibrant scholarly community through both long-term and short-term residencies, as well as summer schools and workshops.
