Senior Fellowships
CASVA Senior Fellowships support established scholars in full-time, in-residence research on visual arts history, theory, and criticism at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
Funder: Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for the academic year; awards for a single academic term are prorated; includes travel allowance and housing (as available).
Summary: Supports in-residence, full-time research in the visual arts at the Center, with access to National Gallery resources and scholarly community.
Description
Senior Fellowships at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA) offer established scholars the opportunity to pursue full-time research in residence at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Fellows receive dedicated office space, access to the Gallery’s extensive library and collections, and immersion in a vibrant scholarly community through lectures, colloquia, and discussions. Research supported by these fellowships covers the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts, with specialized fellowships available for European art before the early 19th century and for modern and contemporary art. The program is designed to foster interdisciplinary exchange and support innovative scholarship in the visual arts.
