The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation Fellowship
The Howard Foundation Fellowship provides early mid-career artists and scholars with support to develop new, independent projects in annually rotating fields, fostering innovative research and creative work.
Funder: The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Full application deadline (projected) | November 2026: Letters of recommendation deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $40,000 per fellowship; 14 fellowships awarded annually; one-year duration.
Summary: Supports early mid-career artists and scholars in developing new independent projects in selected rotating fields.
Description
The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation Fellowship is an annual program administered at Brown University that provides substantial support to early mid-career artists and scholars. The fellowship is intended to give recipients dedicated time to advance new, independent projects in designated disciplines, which rotate each year. The award is not intended for publication subsidies, equipment purchases, exhibits, or institutional programs, but rather to foster the creation of innovative new work by individuals who have already completed at least one significant project and who show promise as future leaders in their fields. Fellows may use the award in conjunction with sabbatical leaves or other support, though this is not required. The program emphasizes flexibility, allowing recipients to defer the fellowship to better align with their professional or personal schedules.
