Samuel H. Kress Predoctoral Dissertation Fellowship - Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Supports dissertation research in pre-19th century European art, combining a year abroad with a year-long residency at CASVA for scholarly and curatorial development.
Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026
Funding Amounts: $30,000/year stipend for 2 years (24 months); travel allowance; housing provided during Center residency (as available)
Summary: Supports doctoral dissertation research in pre-19th century European art, with research abroad and a year-long residency at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts.
Description
This fellowship supports the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation focused on European art before the early 19th century. The 24-month award is structured with the first year devoted to dissertation research abroad and the second year spent in residence at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA) at the National Gallery of Art. During the residency, fellows participate in National Gallery research projects aligned with their dissertation and gain curatorial experience. This program is intended to foster both scholarly research and professional development in the field of art history.
