Swann Foundation Fellowship Program
The Swann Foundation Fellowship funds advanced research on caricature and cartoon art using the Library of Congress collections, requiring a two-week residency and a public sharing of results.
Funder: Library of Congress
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application due) | February 2027 (Completed application due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000; typically one fellowship awarded annually; in some years, multiple smaller awards may be made.
Summary: Supports advanced research and writing projects in caricature and cartoon utilizing the Library of Congress collections.
Key Information: Must be in residence at the Library of Congress for at least two weeks during the award period.
Description
The Swann Foundation Fellowship, administered by the Prints & Photographs Division of the Library of Congress, is designed to support ongoing scholarly research and writing projects in the field of caricature and cartoon. The fellowship encourages research across a variety of academic disciplines, provided the focus is on caricature or cartoon art. Fellows are expected to utilize the Library's extensive collections, contribute to the documentation of these collections, and share their findings through a public lecture and submission of their completed research.
