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Smithsonian American Art Museum Fellowships 2027, 2028
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery · Washington, DC, United States
- Deadline
- 1 February 2027 at 23:59, New York time
- Fee
- Fee not stated. The SIFP and Betsy James Wyeth fellowship strands closed on 15 October 2026; only the Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship (deadline 1 February 2027) remains open.
- Award
- Residential research fellowship with a carrel in the Research and Scholars Center and access to Smithsonian collections, archives and library
- Who can enter
- Scholars from any discipline whose research engages the art, craft and visual culture of the United States, at predoctoral, postdoctoral or senior level.Students, Early career, Established
- Checked
- 2 days ago against hyperallergic.com
The Smithsonian American Art Museum offers residential research fellowships in Washington for scholars studying American art, craft and visual culture. Two strands closed in October 2026, while the one-month Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship accepts applications until 1 February 2027.
Before you apply
The short version
Who it suits
- Art historians researching American art
- Predoctoral, postdoctoral and senior scholars
- Researchers in Native American art
What it asks of you
- Fellowships are residential in Washington DC
- Full-time research required during the term
- Short-term fellowship lasts one month, one award
