RSA Fellowships and Grants
RSA Fellowships and Grants from the Renaissance Society of America fund innovative research and teaching on the world from 1300 to 1700, supporting multidisciplinary scholarship and pedagogy.
Funder: Renaissance Society of America
Due Dates: September 16, 2026 (RSA Fellowships) | June 30, 2026 (Innovative Teaching Grants for High School Students)
Funding Amounts: Fellowships: $2,000–$3,750 (typical); up to 10–11 awards per category. High School Teaching Grants: up to $3,000 per project.
Summary: Supports innovative research and teaching on the world from 1300–1700, with multidisciplinary and pedagogical approaches.
Key Information: RSA membership required for at least 12 months prior to fellowship application.
Description
The Renaissance Society of America (RSA) offers a range of fellowships and grants to support research and teaching focused on the period 1300–1700. Funding is available for individual research projects, short-term residencies, art history initiatives, and innovative high school teaching projects. These opportunities prioritize multidisciplinary approaches and encourage both established and experimental methodologies. RSA fellowships are highly competitive and are intended to advance scholarly knowledge and innovative pedagogy related to the early modern era.
