The Meslay and Margerie Fellowship from the Clark Art Institute supports international art history scholars and museum professionals working outside the US on research of any geographic or temporal focus.
Funder: Clark Art Institute
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Annual Clark fellowship application deadline; applies to Meslay and Margerie Fellowship)
Funding Amounts: Stipend, housing, and office provided; typical fellowships are for a semester or 8-week short-term (exact stipend details in guidelines).
Summary: Supports international art history scholars and museum professionals working outside the US on research projects of any geographic or temporal focus.
The Meslay and Margerie Fellowship, offered through the Clark Art Institute’s Research and Academic Program, is designed to recognize and support international scholars and museum professionals in art history who are working outside the United States. The fellowship welcomes projects with any geographic or temporal focus, reflecting a global and inclusive approach to art historical research. Established in honor of Olivier Meslay and Laure de Margerie—both former Clark Fellows and notable contributors to the field—the award celebrates their legacy and encourages impactful scholarship.