Senior Fellowships - Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Supports in-residence research fellowships at CASVA for scholars studying European art before the early 19th century, with access to the National Gallery’s resources and scholarly community.
Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for the academic year; prorated for single term; includes office, housing (as available), and travel allowance.
Summary: Supports in-residence research on European art before the early 19th century at the National Gallery of Art’s Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts.
Description
The Senior Fellowships funded by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation offer scholars the opportunity to conduct full-time, in-residence research at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA) at the National Gallery of Art. These fellowships are designed to support research focused on European art before the early 19th century, fostering interdisciplinary study and critical analysis in the visual arts. Fellows benefit from access to the National Gallery’s library and art collections, participation in lectures and colloquia, and engagement with a vibrant scholarly community.
