RSA Fellowships
RSA Fellowships from the Renaissance Society of America support original research and publication projects that advance knowledge of the Renaissance period (1300–1700) across disciplines.
Funder: Renaissance Society of America
Due Dates: September 16, 2026 (Full application deadline for RSA Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Paul Oskar Kristeller Fellowships: up to $2,000 (10 awards) | RSA-Samuel H. Kress Fellowships: up to $3,000 (10 awards) | RSA-Virginia Fox Stern Fellowship: $3,750 (1 award); short-term support
Summary: Supports short-term research and publication projects advancing knowledge of the Renaissance period (1300–1700) across disciplines.
Key Information: Applicants must be RSA members for at least 12 months prior to applying; prior winners must wait three years before reapplying.
Description
The RSA Fellowships, administered by the Renaissance Society of America, provide short-term funding for individual research projects and publications that advance scholarly understanding of the Renaissance period (1300–1700). These competitive fellowships are open to RSA members and are designed to support research-related expenses such as travel, archival access, digital resources, and publication costs. The program features several fellowship categories:
- Paul Oskar Kristeller Fellowships: For research in any field other than Art History.
- RSA-Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowships in Renaissance Art History: For projects in Renaissance Art History.
- RSA-Virginia Fox Stern Residential Fellowship: For intensive research at Johns Hopkins University’s Sheridan Libraries, focusing on rare book and manuscript collections.
The fellowships are intended to foster innovative scholarship and to support a diverse community of researchers at various career stages.
