The J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship
The J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship supports Chinese art curators, academics, and museum professionals through research, collaboration, and training abroad to advance scholarship and international museum exchange.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (2027/2028 applications open) | January 31, 2027 (2027/2028 application deadline)
Funding Amounts:
Summary: Supports international exchange, research, and professional development for Chinese art curators, academics, and museum professionals.
Key Information: Fellows may be based at the Freer and Sackler Galleries or other participating museums worldwide.
Description
The J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship promotes the study of traditional Chinese art history and international museum exchange. Featured by the Smithsonian Institution’s National Asian Art Museum, it honors the late Dr. J. S. Lee, a Hong Kong philanthropist and lifelong supporter of Chinese art scholarship. The program facilitates the international exchange of curatorial expertise and professional development for curators, academics, and museum professionals working in Chinese art.
The fellowship supports visits to overseas museums or institutions for research, collaborative projects, and training. Fellows may choose the Freer and Sackler Galleries or other museums worldwide as their base. Its goals combine individual professional development with stronger connections among museums and specialists in Chinese art.
