RSA Fellowships
RSA Fellowships from the Renaissance Society of America support short-term research and publication projects that advance knowledge of the Renaissance (1300–1700), with special awards for art history and rare book studies.
Funder: Renaissance Society of America
Due Dates: September 16, 2026 (Full application deadline for RSA Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$3,750 per fellowship; 10–21 awards per cycle; short-term research support, typically for 1–2 months
Summary: Supports short-term research and publication projects on the Renaissance (1300–1700), with specialized awards for art history and rare book studies.
Key Information: Applicants must be RSA members for at least 12 months prior to the deadline; no recommendation letters accepted.
Description
The Renaissance Society of America (RSA) Fellowships provide competitive, short-term funding to support individual research projects and publications that deepen scholarly understanding of the Renaissance period (1300–1700). The fellowships are open to a range of disciplines, with specialized awards for Renaissance art history and for rare book and manuscript studies at select institutions. Funding can be used for research travel, access to archives, digital resources, publication costs, dependent care, and more. The program aims to advance innovative scholarship and facilitate the dissemination of high-quality research by RSA members.
