FAIC/Kress Foundation Conservation Fellowship
FAIC/Kress Foundation Conservation Fellowship supports institutions hosting emerging conservators for supervised advanced conservation work that builds specialized skills and professional experience.
Funder: American Institute for Conservation
Due Dates: January 22, 2027 (Application) | April 1, 2027 (Notification) | September 12, 2028 (Host report)
Funding Amounts: Up to $44,000 for a 12-month fellowship; five awards expected annually
Summary: Supports institutions hosting supervised postgraduate conservation fellowships that develop emerging conservators’ specialized skills and professional experience.
Key Information: Host institutions apply; 2027 awards are contingent on funding from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation.
Description
The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) administers this fellowship program on behalf of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. Competitive grants support cultural heritage institutions and conservation facilities hosting supervised postgraduate fellowships in advanced conservation. The program helps emerging conservators supplement initial training with specialized practice, building professional skills, hands-on experience, knowledge, and confidence.
The program seeks a varied group of fellowships across specialties such as paintings, paper, and objects, and across settings including municipal museums, university museums, other conservation facilities, and sites outside the United States. It emphasizes challenging work, qualified supervision and mentoring, access to expertise and analytical services, and appropriate workspace and equipment. Professional presentations and public outreach are also valued parts of the fellowship experience.
