[The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation](https://howard-foundation.brown.edu)

November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$40,000 per fellowship; approximately 14 fellowships awarded annually; one-year duration.

Supports early mid-career artists and scholars by providing time and resources to advance independent projects in selected fields.

--- ## Description The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation awards a limited number of fellowships each year to support independent projects in selected fields, with a focus on early mid-career artists and scholars. Administered at Brown University, the foundation aims to provide recipients with the time and support necessary to complete significant new work, rather than funding publication costs, equipment, exhibits, or institutional programs. Fellowship fields rotate annually, and recipients are expected to dedicate a substantial portion of the fellowship year to advancing their projects. The award is intended to augment paid sabbaticals but may be used independently. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each fellowship provides $40,000 for a one-year period. - Approximately 14 fellowships are awarded annually. --- ## Eligibility - Open to early mid-career individuals (artists or scholars) who have completed at least one major project and show potential for leadership in their fields. - Applicants should be working in the fields announced for the current cycle (fields rotate annually; check the [sequence of fields](https://www.brown.edu/howard-foundation/sequence-fields)). - Fellowship is intended for individuals, not institutions or collaborative teams. - There are no restrictions on citizenship or residency, but applicants should review [Eligibility requirements](https://www.brown.edu/howard-foundation/eligibility) for any updates. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [Howard Foundation application portal](https://howardfoundation.smapply.org/). - Required materials include: - Basic personal information - Project description (three double-spaced pages, ~800-900 words) - Two-page curriculum vitae - Writing sample (max 20 pages) or audio/visual samples for artists - Names and email addresses of two recommenders for letters of recommendation - Applicants are encouraged to consult the [Eligibility](https://www.brown.edu/howard-foundation/eligibility) page before applying. - Recipients may postpone the fellowship if needed to better align with their professional plans. --- ## Additional Information - Fellowships are not intended for publication subsidies, equipment purchase, exhibit preparation, or institutional programs. - The foundation provides time and resources for significant project completion and may be combined with sabbatical or other support, though this is not required. - Award announcements are typically made in April following the application deadline. --- ## External Links - [Howard Foundation Application Portal](https://howardfoundation.smapply.org/) - [Howard Foundation Main Website](https://howard-foundation.brown.edu) - [Eligibility Requirements](https://www.brown.edu/howard-foundation/eligibility) - [Sequence of Fields](https://www.brown.edu/howard-foundation/sequence-fields) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.brown.edu/howard-foundation/frequently-asked-questions) - [Instructional Video](https://youtu.be/zTrI1DzU_ag) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | Howard_Foundation@brown.edu | | Phone | 401-863-2429 | | Mailing Address | George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation
Box 1857, Brown University
Providence, RI 02912 | | Technical Support | Use "Contact Support" on the [application portal](https://howardfoundation.smapply.org/) | ---

Howard Fellowships - The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation

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