RSA‑Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowships in Renaissance Art History
Supports original research and publication in Renaissance Art History (1300–1700) through short-term funding for research-related expenses.
Funder: Renaissance Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award; up to 10 fellowships available per cycle; short-term funding for research expenses.
Summary: Supports original research and publication in Renaissance Art History (1300–1700), funding a wide range of research-related expenses.
Key Information: Applicants must have been RSA members for at least 12 months prior to applying; no recommendation letters accepted.
Description
The RSA‑Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowships in Renaissance Art History provide short-term funding to support scholarly research and publications in the field of Renaissance Art History (1300–1700). These fellowships, administered by the Renaissance Society of America and funded by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, are designed to advance significant, original contributions to the discipline by supporting a broad range of research expenses. Eligible uses include copy-editing, access fees to online archives, digital images and permissions, and research travel costs. The program is open to scholars at all career stages, with an emphasis on supporting contingent faculty, independent and self-employed scholars, graduate students, early career scholars, and those who have published fewer than two single-author books.
