Rome Prize
The Rome Prize from the American Academy in Rome supports innovative arts and humanities research through a residential fellowship in Rome for outstanding artists and scholars.
Funder: American Academy in Rome
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Early) | November 15, 2026 (Extended & hardcopy postmark) | November 30, 2026 (Letters of recommendation)
Funding Amounts: Full-term: $30,000 | Half-term: $16,000 | Includes stipend, private living and work spaces, weekday meals
Summary: Prestigious fellowships for artists and scholars supporting innovative work in the arts and humanities through residential study in Rome.
Key Information: Early and extended deadlines have different fees; eligibility varies by discipline and citizenship status.
Description
The Rome Prize, awarded by the American Academy in Rome, is a highly prestigious fellowship supporting approximately thirty outstanding artists and scholars each year for innovative, cross-disciplinary work in the arts and humanities. Recipients join a vibrant residential community in Rome, receiving a stipend, private living quarters and workspace, and weekday meals through the Rome Sustainable Food Project. The program encourages deep engagement with Rome’s historical and contemporary culture, fostering collaboration and professional growth across a wide range of disciplines, including architecture, literature, design, historic preservation, music, visual arts, and multiple humanities fields.
