[College Art Association](https://www.collegeart.org)

October 2026 (Kress Foundation Conference Travel Fellowships)

Covers conference registration fees and a portion of travel expenses; specific amounts not stated.

Supports scholars presenting on European art before 1830 at the CAA Annual Conference by funding registration and partial travel costs.

International applicants receive priority.

--- ## Description The Samuel H. Kress Foundation Conference Travel Fellowships, administered by the College Art Association (CAA), provide support for scholars who are presenting research on European art before 1830 at the CAA Annual Conference. The fellowships aim to foster scholarly exchange and professional development by enabling in-person participation, with a particular emphasis on supporting international scholars. Awards cover conference registration fees and a portion of related travel expenses. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The fellowship covers conference registration fees and a portion of travel expenses. - Specific award amounts are not published and may vary depending on need and available funds. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be scholars presenting on European art before 1830 at the CAA Annual Conference. - Both CAA individual members and non-members are eligible, but an individual member or non-member ID is required to apply. - Institutional member IDs cannot be used for submission. - International applicants are especially encouraged and will be given priority. - Applicants must provide: - Conference paper abstract - Abbreviated CV (max two pages) - Letter of interest - Travel expenses budget --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the CAA application portal. - Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome for the submission process to avoid technical issues. - It is recommended to begin the application well in advance of the deadline to address any potential technical difficulties. - For account creation or membership assistance, contact the CAA membership department at [membership@collegeart.org](mailto:membership@collegeart.org). --- ## Additional Information - Only one award may be received per applicant, even if applying for multiple CAA conference support grants. - The fellowships are highly competitive, with priority for international applicants. --- ## External Links - [Kress Foundation Conference Travel Fellowships Program Page](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/support-grants/kress) - [CAA Support & Travel Grants Overview](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/support-grants) - [CAA Annual Conference Information](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/conference/conference2026) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------| | Cali Buckley | Manager, Grants and Awards & Director, CAA-Getty International Program| [cbuckley@collegeart.org](mailto:cbuckley@collegeart.org) | | | CAA General | | [info@collegeart.org](mailto:info@collegeart.org) | 212-691-1051 |

Kress Foundation Conference Travel Fellowships

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