Research Fellowships
Dumbarton Oaks Research Fellowships support in-residence advanced research in Byzantine, Pre-Columbian, and Garden and Landscape studies for scholars and graduate students.
Funder: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Full application, letters of recommendation, and transcripts (for Junior Fellows) due by November 1
Funding Amounts: Academic year: $35,000 (Fellow), $25,000 (Junior Fellow); Summer: $300/week; housing, lunch, travel, and health insurance options included
Summary: In-residence fellowships supporting advanced research in Byzantine, Pre-Columbian, and Garden and Landscape studies for scholars and graduate students.
Description
Dumbarton Oaks Research Fellowships provide immersive, residential support for advanced research projects in the fields of Byzantine Studies, Pre-Columbian Studies, and Garden and Landscape Studies. Fellowships are available to scholars with terminal degrees, while Junior Fellowships support graduate students who have completed all preliminary requirements for their terminal degree and are working on dissertations or final projects. Summer Fellowships are offered for Byzantine and Pre-Columbian scholars at any level beyond the first year of graduate study. All fellows join a vibrant scholarly community, benefit from institutional resources, and are expected to be in residence at Dumbarton Oaks for the duration of their award.
