[Samuel H. Kress Foundation](https://www.kressfoundation.org)

February 9, 2026 (Rome Prize application deadline)

Approximately 30 awards annually; includes stipend, room, and board for 6–11 months.

Annual fellowships supporting innovative, cross-disciplinary work in the arts and humanities at the American Academy in Rome.

--- ## Description The Rome Prize, awarded by the American Academy in Rome and supported by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, is a prestigious annual fellowship program recognizing about thirty artists and scholars for outstanding achievement in the arts and humanities. The fellowship is designed to foster creativity, scholarly excellence, and interdisciplinary exchange in an inspiring international setting in Rome. Recipients benefit from both financial and in-kind support, including stipends, room, and board, enabling them to pursue innovative projects during their residency. --- ## Due Dates - February 9, 2026 (Rome Prize application deadline) --- ## Funding Amount - Approximately 30 fellowships are awarded each year. - Each fellowship includes: - A stipend (amount may vary by discipline and year) - Room and board at the American Academy in Rome - Residency duration typically ranges from 6 to 11 months --- ## Eligibility - Open to artists and scholars working in the arts and humanities. - Disciplines supported include, but are not limited to: architecture, design, historic preservation, landscape architecture, literature, musical composition, visual arts, ancient studies, medieval studies, Renaissance and early modern studies, and modern Italian studies. - Applicants must demonstrate a record of excellence and a compelling project proposal. - Some fellowships may require a terminal degree or equivalent professional experience. - Both U.S. citizens and, in certain categories, international applicants may be eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online through the [American Academy in Rome application portal](https://www.aarome.org/apply). - Required materials typically include: - Completed application form - Project proposal - Curriculum vitae - Work samples (for artists) - Writing samples (for scholars) - Letters of recommendation (requirements vary by category) - There may be an application fee; late submissions are generally not accepted. --- ## Additional Information - The Rome Prize is highly competitive and intended for individuals at varying career stages who propose innovative, cross-disciplinary work. - Fellows become part of a vibrant international community of artists and scholars in residence at the Academy. --- ## External Links - [Rome Prize application and details (American Academy in Rome)](https://www.aarome.org/apply) - [Samuel H. Kress Foundation grant programs](https://www.kressfoundation.org/Programs) --- ## Contact Information | Organization | Phone | Address | |----------------------------------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Samuel H. Kress Foundation | 212-861-4993 | 174 E 80th St, New York City, NY 10075-0439, US | | American Academy in Rome | See website | [Contact page](https://www.aarome.org/contact) | ---

Rome Prize - Samuel H. Kress Foundation

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