[Samuel H. Kress Foundation](https://www.kressfoundation.org)

September 26, 2025

Covers CAA Annual Conference registration and partial travel expenses; award size varies by need and location.

Supports scholars presenting on European art before 1830 at the CAA Annual Conference, with priority for international applicants.

Applicants must be presenting at the CAA Annual Conference on European art pre-1830.

--- ## Description The Samuel H. Kress Foundation Conference Travel Fellowships provide financial support to scholars who are presenting papers on European art before 1830 at the College Art Association (CAA) Annual Conference. The aim is to foster international scholarly exchange and dialogue among art historians. The fellowship covers conference registration fees and a portion of related travel expenses, with a strong emphasis on supporting international applicants. This program recognizes the importance of in-person engagement for advancing art historical research. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: September 26, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - The fellowship covers: - CAA Annual Conference registration fees - A portion of related travel expenses - Award amounts are determined based on demonstrated need and travel distance (no specific dollar amount published). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be presenting a paper on European art before 1830 at the CAA Annual Conference. - Open to both CAA members and non-members (must have an individual CAA account to apply). - International applicants are prioritized. - Institutional CAA Member IDs cannot be used; only individual or non-member IDs are accepted. --- ## Application Process 1. Prepare the following materials: - Conference paper abstract - Abbreviated CV (maximum two pages) - Letter of interest - Travel expenses budget 2. Ensure you have a CAA individual member or non-member ID. Create an account [here](https://account.collegeart.org/Security/Sign-In?returnurl=/Home) if needed. 3. Submit your application through the [CAA Abstract System](https://caa.confex.com/caa/grants26/kresstravel/papers/index.cgi). 4. It is recommended to use Google Chrome to avoid technical issues and to begin your application well before the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Only one award per individual per conference; applicants may apply for multiple grants but can only receive a single award. - The fellowship is part of a broader set of CAA support and travel grants; see the [CAA Support & Travel Grants page](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/support-grants) for other opportunities. --- ## External Links - [Kress Foundation Conference Travel Fellowships Program Page](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/support-grants/kress) - [CAA Abstract System / Application Portal](https://caa.confex.com/caa/grants26/kresstravel/papers/index.cgi) - [CAA Membership Portal (create or manage account)](https://account.collegeart.org/Security/Sign-In?returnurl=/Home) - [CAA Support & Travel Grants Overview](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/support-grants) - [Samuel H. Kress Foundation](https://www.kressfoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Role/Notes | |--------------|---------------------------------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------| | Cali Buckley | [cbuckley@collegeart.org](mailto:cbuckley@collegeart.org) | | Manager, Grants and Awards & Director, CAA-Getty International Program | | CAA | [membership@collegeart.org](mailto:membership@collegeart.org) | | Membership/account assistance | | Kress Foundation | | 212-861-4993 | Foundation general inquiries |

Kress Foundation Conference Travel Fellowships

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