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

September 2026

Up to 10 fellowships of $3,000 each for short-term research in Renaissance Art History.

Supports short-term research projects in Renaissance Art History (1300–1700) by RSA members, with priority for early career and independent scholars.

Applicants must have been RSA members for at least 12 months prior to applying.

--- ## Description The RSA-Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowships in Renaissance Art History provide up to ten annual awards to support short-term research projects that advance scholarly knowledge of Renaissance Art History (1300–1700). The fellowships are intended to cover research expenses such as travel, access fees to archives, digital images and permissions, and other research-related costs. Priority is given to contingent faculty, independent scholars, self-employed scholars, graduate students, early career scholars, and those who have published fewer than two single-author books. The program is open to members of the Renaissance Society of America (RSA) who meet the membership requirement. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated full application deadline:** September 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Award amount:** $3,000 per fellowship - **Number of awards:** Up to 10 fellowships annually - **Funding uses:** Research travel, access fees to online archives, digital images and permissions, and other research-related costs (not limited to travel) --- ## Eligibility - **RSA Membership:** Applicants must be current RSA members and have maintained membership for at least 12 months immediately prior to application. - **Discipline:** Art History, focused on the Renaissance period (1300–1700). - **Career Stage:** Preference for contingent faculty, independent scholars, self-employed scholars, graduate students, early career scholars, and those with fewer than two single-author books. - **Geographic Scope:** Open to RSA members in any country; research can be conducted anywhere. - **Limitations:** Past RSA fellowship recipients are ineligible for three years after their last award, and the same project cannot be funded more than once. --- ## Application Process - **Application Materials:** - Project description (up to 1,000 words), covering research questions, sources/methods, significance, timeline, and a brief budget outline. - Curriculum vitae (no more than 5 pages; PDF recommended). - **Submission:** Materials are submitted through the RSA online application system. - **Letters of Recommendation:** Not required or accepted. - **Language:** All materials must be in English. - **Notification:** Applicants are typically notified of decisions by February following the deadline. - **Reporting:** Awardees must submit a brief report (300–500 words) on the fellowship’s accomplishments by the end of the award period. --- ## Additional Information - **Selection Criteria:** Scholarly quality, originality, applicant achievements, need for research materials, and feasibility. - **Restrictions:** Only one RSA fellowship per year per applicant; no double-funding for the same expenses/project. - **Support for Winners:** Winners may be invited to apply for additional research fellowships (e.g., American Trust for the British Library). - **Sample Proposals:** [Model proposals available](https://www.rsa.org/page/Fellowships#models). - **FAQ and Statistics:** [See RSA Fellowships FAQ and award statistics](https://www.rsa.org/page/Fellowships#faq). --- ## External Links - [RSA Fellowships Program Page](https://www.rsa.org/page/Fellowships#resart) - [Kress Foundation Fellowship Opportunities](https://www.kressfoundation.org/Programs/Additional-Fellowship-Opportunities) - [RSA-Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowships Details](https://www.rsa.org/page/KressFellowships) - [RSA Application Guidelines](http://rsa.site-ym.com/?Fellowships#guidelines) - [Sample Proposals](https://www.rsa.org/page/Fellowships#models) - [Past Winners](http://www.rsa.org/?page=RSAGrantwinnerslist) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Resources | |-------------------------|-------------------|---------------|----------------------------------| | RSA Fellowships Office | rsa@rsa.org | Not listed | [RSA Fellowships Page](https://www.rsa.org/page/Fellowships) | | Samuel H. Kress Foundation | info@kressfoundation.org | 212-861-4993 | [Kress Foundation](https://www.kressfoundation.org) | ---

RSA-Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowships in Renaissance Art History

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