Samuel H. Kress Fellowships
The Samuel H. Kress Fellowships support graduate research in art and architectural history through hands-on archival work and scholarly engagement in Florence and Tuscany.
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Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $8,000 per fellowship; 3-month residency; travel and accommodation not covered
Summary: Supports graduate and pre-doctoral students in art and architectural history for on-site archival research in Florence and Tuscany with the Medici Archive Project.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship or enrollment at a U.S. university required; application by single PDF via email.
Description
The Samuel H. Kress Fellowships, administered by the Medici Archive Project with the support of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, provide graduate and pre-doctoral students specializing in art and architectural history the opportunity to conduct original archival research in Florence and Tuscany. Fellows gain hands-on experience with primary sources at the Archivio di Stato and other collections, receive scholarly guidance from Medici Archive Project staff, present research at MAP-sponsored events, and participate in the Paleography and Archival Studies Seminar. The program is designed to foster professional development and international scholarly networking.
