The J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship
The J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship supports international research and collaboration for curators and scholars specializing in Chinese art.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; typically supports international research stays for curators and scholars in Chinese art.
Summary: Fellowship supporting international exchange and professional development for curators and academics in Chinese art.
Description
The J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship, established in honor of Dr. J. S. Lee, a prominent Hong Kong philanthropist, is designed to foster the international exchange of curatorial expertise and advance the professional development of curators and academics specializing in Chinese art. Fellows may be based at the Freer and Sackler Galleries (Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art) or at a range of partner museums worldwide. The fellowship aims to build a global community of museum professionals, promote cross-cultural collaboration, and support research, training, and project development in the field of Chinese art.
