RSA‑Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowships in Renaissance Art History
The RSA‑Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowships fund original research and publication projects in Renaissance Art History (1300–1700), supporting a range of scholarly activities through the Renaissance Society of America.
Funder: Renaissance Society of America
Due Dates: September 16, 2025 | September 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award; up to 10 fellowships per cycle; short-term research expenses only.
Summary: Supports original research and publication in Renaissance Art History (1300–1700) with short-term funding for 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 original scholarly research and publications in the field of Renaissance Art History, covering the period 1300–1700. Administered by the Renaissance Society of America and funded by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, these fellowships are intended to advance significant, original contributions to the discipline. Funding may be used for a wide range of research-related expenses, such as travel, archival access, digital resources, copy-editing, and image permissions. The program is open to scholars at all career stages, with particular encouragement for contingent faculty, independent and self-employed scholars, graduate students, early career researchers, and those who have published fewer than two single-author books.
