Research Fellowships for Members of the Renaissance Society of America
RSA Research Fellowships fund original research and publication projects in Renaissance studies (c. 1300–1700) for scholars at all career stages, including specialized awards for art history and rare books.
Funder: Renaissance Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline for RSA Research Fellowships; projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $2,000–$3,750 per fellowship; up to 10 Kristeller Fellowships ($2,000), up to 10 Kress Fellowships ($3,000), and 1 Stern Residential Fellowship ($3,750); generally for 1–2 months of research.
Summary: Annual fellowships supporting original research and publication in Renaissance studies for RSA members worldwide, including specialized and residential awards.
Key Information: Applicants must be RSA members for at least 12 months prior to application; no letters of recommendation required.
Description
The Renaissance Society of America (RSA) offers a range of highly competitive research fellowships annually to support scholarly projects and publications that advance knowledge of the Renaissance period (c. 1300–1700). These fellowships are open to RSA members from any country and encompass both short-term and residential opportunities. Specialized fellowships are available for art historians, mid-career scholars, and those working with specific rare book and manuscript collections. The program aims to enable scholars at all career stages—including contingent faculty, independent scholars, graduate students, and early-career researchers—to undertake significant research or publication work in Renaissance studies.
