Applications for the 2027–2028 fellowship open October 5, 2026; the deadline to submit applications is December 4, 2026.

The Center for Spain in America (CSA) Curatorial Fellow is appointed by and reports to the director and curatorial staff of the Meadows Museum. The fellowship is a full-time, 12-month appointment. Pre-doctoral fellowships receive generous support from the Center for Spain in America (CSA).

Required Qualifications

- Enrollment in a doctoral program, with coursework completed and the candidate having advanced to the dissertation-writing phase.
- Demonstrated knowledge of a field of Spanish art.

Preferred Qualifications

- Proficiency in Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking).
- At least one year of museum or other relevant experience.

Opportunities and Responsibilities

- Conduct original research, including research toward the completion of the dissertation.
- Actively participate in the organization of special exhibitions.
- Participate in a minimum of two public programs.
- Work closely with curatorial staff on assigned projects, including acquisitions, permanent collection reinstallations, publications, provenance research, educational programming, and other curatorial activities.
- Manage an individual travel and research budget.

Fellows receive:

- An annual stipend of $40,000 to help cover living expenses.
- Additional funds for research, travel, and other expenses.
- An SMU benefits package that includes:

- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Sick leave
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Social Security
- Federal tax withholding, depending on applicable tax treaty
- Workers’ compensation
- Unemployment insurance
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) coverage
- International travel insurance, with full coverage of the benefits listed above and no deductibles or copayments abroad
- Paid university holidays

Applicants must submit:

A curriculum vitae.
A statement of no more than 1,500 words specifying:
- The applicant’s research goals.
- How these goals relate to or will benefit the Meadows Museum.
- How resources at the Meadows Museum and SMU, or funds provided by Mellon for travel, research, and professional development, might be used to accomplish these goals.
Three letters of recommendation.

Applicants must apply through the museum's website: https://meadowsmuseumdallas.org/education/fellowships/

Important Note

Applicants must specialize in the art of peninsular Spain. Preference is given to applicants studying art before 1900.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship. The organization is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.