The Paul Oskar Kristeller Fellowships from the Renaissance Society of America support research on the Renaissance (1300–1700) in any field except Art History.
Funder: Renaissance Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per fellowship; up to 10 awards per cycle; short-term research support.
Summary: Supports short-term research on the Renaissance (1300–1700) in any field except Art History, funding a wide range of scholarly expenses.
Key Information: Applicants must be RSA members for at least 12 months prior to applying; preference for contingent, independent, and early-career scholars.
The Paul Oskar Kristeller Fellowships, offered by the Renaissance Society of America (RSA), provide short-term research funding for projects focused on the Renaissance period (c. 1300–1700) in any discipline except Art History. The fellowships are designed to support a variety of scholarly activities, including research travel, access to archives, digital image permissions, copy-editing, publication subventions, dependent care, and summer stipends for contingent faculty. The program aims to advance Renaissance studies and expand knowledge of this pivotal era, with a particular emphasis on supporting emerging scholars and underrepresented groups.