[John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation](https://www.gf.org)

September 2026 (Final application submission) | October 2026 (Work examples submission)

Approximately 190 fellowships awarded annually; fellowship term is 6–12 months; award amount varies based on needs and project scope.

Supports mid-career individuals in the arts, sciences, and humanities to pursue original, distinguished work with flexible funding.

--- ## Description The Guggenheim Fellowship is a prestigious annual award recognizing mid-career professionals who have demonstrated exceptional achievement and promise in the creative arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. The fellowship provides recipients with flexible support—typically for six months to one year—to advance their work, whether scholarly or artistic. The Foundation values originality, rigor, and the advancement of knowledge or creative expression, and recipients are selected through a confidential, merit-based review process by expert advisers. Funds may be used for living expenses, project materials, travel, equipment, or other project-related needs. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated): Final application submission deadline (all sections and required documents must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm EDT). - October 2026 (anticipated): Deadline for submitting all required work examples and samples. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Approximately 190 fellowships are awarded each year. - Fellowship term ranges from 6 to 12 months. - Award amounts vary and are determined based on the needs and scope of the recipient’s project; funds are generally unrestricted for project-related use. --- ## Eligibility - Open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States and Canada. - Applicants must be mid-career professionals with a significant record of accomplishment in their field. - Individuals only—no organizations, institutions, or groups. - Not open to students (undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate). - Previous Guggenheim Fellows are not eligible to reapply. - Applicants may be affiliated with an institution or be independent. - Joint applications are accepted from two individuals working equally on the same project (each must submit a separate application indicating joint status). ### Project Criteria & Exclusions - Supported fields: creative arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary work. - Not supported: residencies, curriculum or educational program development, websites/blogs, anthologies, oral histories, e-books, textbooks, children’s/young adult literature, genre fiction (e.g., mysteries, romance, fantasy), or work intended for young audiences. - In the arts, only creators (not performers/interpreters) are eligible (e.g., composers, choreographers, filmmakers, playwrights who create their own work). --- ## Application Process 1. **Registration:** Create an account on the Guggenheim Fellowship application portal (required for all applicants). 2. **Application:** Complete and submit the electronic application, which includes sections on personal and project information, references, and supporting documents. 3. **Supporting Documents:** Upload three required PDF statements: - Career Narrative (max 1,000 words) - List of Work (up to 10 significant works) - Statement of Plans (max 1,000 words) 4. **References:** Provide up to four references familiar with your work (references are contacted by the Foundation for confidential letters). 5. **Work Examples:** After initial application submission, follow instructions to upload work samples (required for arts applicants; optional for others). 6. **Submission:** All materials must be submitted by the anticipated deadlines. 7. **Review:** Applications are reviewed by expert advisers and the Committee of Selection; results are typically announced in April. --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation does not provide feedback on applications or reasons for rejection. - Financial need is not a factor in evaluation. - Applications must focus on a single, clearly defined project. - For joint applications, both applicants must submit separate but coordinated applications. --- ## External Links - [How to Apply (Program Page)](https://www.gf.org/program/how-to-apply) - [Fellowship Program Overview](https://www.gf.org/program) - [Contact the Foundation](https://www.gf.org/contact) - [Guide to the 2026 Application (PDF)](https://competition.gf.org/assets/Guide-to-the-JSGMF-2026.pdf) - [Explore Past Fellows](https://www.gf.org/fellows) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Details | |----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.gf.org/contact) | | Program Email | [competition@gf.org](mailto:competition@gf.org) | | Phone | +1 (212) 687-4470 | | Mailing Address | 90 Park Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10016, United States |

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