Postdoctoral Fellowships
Two-year residential fellowships at CASVA support advanced research, publication, and teaching in the visual arts, including seminar and university course instruction, with full integration into the National Gallery of Art's scholarly community.
Funder: Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $55,000 per academic year for 2 years; includes allowances for medical insurance, relocation, and travel; housing provided as available.
Summary: Two-year residential fellowships supporting advanced research, publication, and teaching in the visual arts at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts.
Description
The Postdoctoral Fellowships (A. W. Mellon and Beinecke) at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA), National Gallery of Art, are prestigious two-year residential appointments for scholars in the visual arts. Fellows pursue advanced research and writing for publication, benefit from access to the National Gallery’s extensive resources, and participate in a vibrant scholarly community. The first year includes designing and leading a seminar for predoctoral fellows, emphasizing methodological issues, while the second year involves teaching a university course. Fellows are provided with office space, housing (subject to availability), and engage in scholarly activities such as lectures, colloquia, and discussions.
