Senior Fellowships
Senior Fellowships at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts fund in-residence research in the visual arts for accomplished scholars at the National Gallery of Art.
Funder: Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application deadline for Senior Fellowships, 5:00 p.m. EST)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for the academic year; single-term awards are prorated; includes office space, housing (as available), and a travel allowance.
Summary: Supports in-residence, full-time research in the visual arts for advanced scholars at the National Gallery of Art.
Description
The Senior Fellowships offered by the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA) provide established scholars with the opportunity to conduct advanced, full-time research in residence at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Fellows receive dedicated office space in the East Building, access to the Gallery’s extensive library and art collections, and become part of a vibrant scholarly community through lectures, colloquia, and discussions. The program supports research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts, with specialized fellowships available for European art before the 19th century and for modern and contemporary art. The fellowship is designed to foster intellectual exchange and collaboration among leading scholars in the field.
