Fellowship Opportunities in American Art Washington, D.C. 2006-07

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery invite
applications for research fellowships in art, visual culture, and craft of
the United States. Fellowships are residential and support full-time
independent and dissertation research. A variety of predoctoral,
postdoctoral, and senior fellowships are available, including a number of
named fellowships:

NEW - The Terra Foundation for American Art Fellowships seek to foster a
cross-cultural dialogue about the history of art of the United States. They
support work by scholars from abroad who are researching American art or by
U.S. scholars, especially those who are investigating international
contexts for American art. In addition to pre- and postdoctoral
fellowships, a special category of senior fellowship may be awarded.

The Douglass Foundation Fellowship in American Art is given for scholarly
research in American art.

The Patricia and Phillip Frost Fellowship is offered to support research in
American art and visual culture.

The James Renwick Fellowship in American Craft is available for research in
American studio crafts or decorative arts from the nineteenth century to
the present.

The Sara Roby Fellowship in Twentieth-Century American Realism is awarded
to a scholar whose research topic matches the Sara Roby Foundation's
interest in American realism.

The Joshua C. Taylor Fellowship is supported by alumni and friends of the
fellowship program.

The Wyeth Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship is awarded for the advancement
and completion of a doctoral dissertation that concerns the traditions of
American art.

Support The stipend for a one-year predoctoral fellowship is $22,000, plus
research and travel allowances. The stipend for a one-year postdoctoral or
senior fellowship is $35,000, plus research and travel allowances. Senior
Terra Foundation for American Art Fellows receive a special stipend of
$55,000 plus up to $5,000 for relocation, research, and travel. Supplements
for research and travel will be awarded depending on individual needs. The
standard term of residency for fellowships is twelve months, but shorter
terms will be considered; stipends are prorated for periods of less than
twelve months.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their research proposals
with potential Smithsonian advisors before submitting applications. For
research consultation, contact: Dr. Virginia Mecklenburg, +1 202 275 1504,
mecklenburgvsi.edu; or Dr. Cynthia Mills, +1 202 275 1555, millscsi.edu.

For applications or general information: SAAM Fellowship Office, +1 202 275
1557, or email SAAMFellowshipssi.edu. Applicants for all fellowships
except the Senior Terra Foundation for American Art Fellowship will
automatically be considered in all relevant award categories upon
submitting the standard Smithsonian application form. A special application
is required for the Terra Senior Fellowship. Both application forms are
available online at http://AmericanArt.si.edu/fellowships. For other
Smithsonian opportunities: Office of Fellowships, +1 202 275 0655, or email
siofgsi.edu.

Deadline January 15 is the application deadline for fellowships to begin on
or after June 1, 2006.

Awards are based on merit. Fellowships are open to all qualified
individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
or condition of handicap. The Smithsonian Institution's Office of
International Relationships will assist with arranging J-1 exchange visas
for fellowship recipients who require them.