RSA-Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowships in Renaissance Art History
Supports short-term individual research and publications advancing Renaissance Art History (1300–1700), funding expenses like travel, digital resources, and permissions to promote new scholarship.
Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award | Up to 10 fellowships annually | Short-term duration
Summary: Supports individual research projects and publications advancing Renaissance Art History, with broad eligible research expenses.
Key Information: Applicants must be RSA members for at least 12 months prior to application; no letters of recommendation accepted.
Description
The RSA-Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowships in Renaissance Art History provide competitive, short-term funding for individual research projects and publications that contribute to scholarly knowledge of Renaissance Art History (1300–1700). Funded by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation and administered by the Renaissance Society of America (RSA), these fellowships are intended to cover a range of research-related expenses, including copy-editing, access fees to online archives, digital images and permissions, and research travel costs. The program aims to foster high-quality scholarship and support the dissemination of new research in the field.
