Smithsonian American Art Museum Fellowship Program
The Smithsonian American Art Museum Fellowship Program funds residential research on American art, craft, and visual culture using Smithsonian Institution resources.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (SIFP & SAAM Fellowships) | October 15, 2026 (Betsy James Wyeth Fellowship in Native American Art) | February 1, 2027 (Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 (10-week grad) | $45,000/year (predoc) | $53,000/year (Wyeth) | $57,000/year (postdoc/senior) | $5,000 (Flack short-term); research/travel allowances available
Summary: Supports full-time, residential research on American art, craft, and visual culture at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery.
Key Information: Application requires identification of a SAAM research advisor; all materials must be in English.
Description
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) Fellowship Program is the oldest and largest fellowship initiative dedicated to the study of American art. The program, including the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP), the Betsy James Wyeth Fellowship in Native American Art, and the Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship, supports full-time, residential research on American art, craft, and visual culture. Fellowships are open to scholars at various career stages and from a range of disciplines, with a strong emphasis on innovative, interdisciplinary, and inclusive research approaches. Fellows benefit from access to the Smithsonian’s unparalleled collections, research facilities, and a vibrant scholarly community.
