[New Foundation for Art History](https://www.nfah.org)

January 16, 2026 (Non-Residential Fellowship) | October 15, 2026 (Contingent Faculty Fellowship)

Non-Residential: Up to $50,000 (max half annual salary, 1 year); Contingent Faculty: $10,000–$15,000 per summer (up to $45,000 over 3 years)

Supports ambitious art history research by mid-career tenure-track and contingent faculty, emphasizing intellectual merit, professional context, and diversity.

--- ## Description The New Foundation for Art History (NFAH) offers two major fellowship programs for the 2026–2027 cycle: - **Year-long, non-residential fellowships for mid-career, tenure-track faculty** (assistant and associate professors at U.S. institutions), and - **Multi-year summer research fellowships for contingent faculty** (non-tenure-track), designed to support original research in art history. Both fellowships prioritize the intellectual merit of the proposed project and the applicant’s professional context, with a strong commitment to promoting diversity and addressing inequities in research support across institutions. --- ## Due Dates - **January 16, 2026:** Application deadline for Non-Residential Fellowship (submit as a single PDF to info@nfah.org) - **October 15, 2026:** Application deadline for Contingent Faculty Fellowship (submit as a single PDF to info@nfah.org) Applicants will be notified of decisions by April 10, 2026 (Non-Residential) and December 15, 2026 (Contingent Faculty). --- ## Funding Amount - **Non-Residential Fellowship:** Up to half of the candidate’s regular annual salary, not to exceed $50,000 for one year. - **Contingent Faculty Fellowship:** $10,000–$15,000 per summer, for up to three summers (maximum total $45,000 per applicant). --- ## Eligibility - **Non-Residential Fellowship:** - Open to mid-career, tenure-track assistant and associate professors at U.S. institutions. - Special consideration for those at public or smaller private universities with limited research leave resources. - Applicants must be conducting original research in art history. - **Contingent Faculty Fellowship:** - Open to non-tenure-track, contingent faculty at U.S. institutions. - Designed to accommodate the constraints of contingent/adjunct teaching schedules. - Supports research and publication efforts aimed at advancing recipients toward more secure positions. - Both fellowships are open only to scholars based at U.S. institutions. --- ## Application Process ### Non-Residential Fellowship - Submit as a single PDF to info@nfah.org by January 16, 2026: - Project proposal (max 2,500 words) - One recent publication (preferably related to the project) - Short CV (max 2 pages, including grants received) - Two reference letters: - One on research quality - One from a dean/department chair detailing institutional support and professional context (sent separately by recommender) ### Contingent Faculty Fellowship - Submit as a single PDF to info@nfah.org by October 15, 2026: - Cover letter (max 400 words) explaining need - Research statement with budget and timeline (max 1,800 words) - Writing sample or publication (preferably related to the project) - Short CV (max 2 pages, including positions, service, grants/fellowships, last leave) - One reference letter on research quality and project feasibility (sent separately by recommender) - All materials should be named with the applicant’s first initial and surname. --- ## Additional Information - Finalists for both fellowships may be interviewed by video conference. - NFAH actively seeks to promote diversity in the field of art history. - The selection committee comprises professional art historians. - Special emphasis is placed on the professional context and research needs of the applicant. --- ## External Links - [NFAH Fellowships Main Page](https://www.nfah.org/fellowships) - [New Foundation for Art History Home](https://www.nfah.org) - [Contact Page](https://www.nfah.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|--------------------------------------| | General & Submission | info@nfah.org | | Online Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://www.nfah.org/contact) | ---

Fellowships 2026-2027

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