Samuel H. Kress Fellowship
The Samuel H. Kress Fellowship supports two years of doctoral research and dissertation completion in pre-19th-century European art, including a year abroad and a residency at the National Gallery’s research center.
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Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Full application deadline, 5:00 p.m. EST)
Funding Amounts: $30,000/year stipend for 2 years (total $60,000); additional travel allowances and housing provided as available
Summary: Supports doctoral research and dissertation completion in pre-19th-century European art, with a year abroad followed by a residency at the National Gallery’s research center.
Key Information: Applicants must be nominated by their department chair and have advanced to doctoral candidacy by the deadline.
Description
The Samuel H. Kress Predoctoral Dissertation Fellowship is designed to support the advancement and completion of doctoral dissertations focusing on European art before the early 19th century. This prestigious 24-month fellowship provides recipients with the opportunity to conduct dissertation research abroad during the first year, followed by a year in residence at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. During the residency, fellows participate in research projects aligned with their dissertation and gain valuable curatorial experience.
