National Gallery of Art is currently accepting applications for its Visiting Senior Fellowships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About National Gallery of Art Visiting Senior Fellowships
Visiting senior fellowships provide scholars with two-month appointments to conduct full-time research in residence at the Center. Fellows receive an office in the National Gallery’s East Building as well as housing, subject to availability. They have access to the notable resources of the National Gallery, including its library and art collection, as well as those of greater Washington. Fellows participate in lectures, colloquia, and discussions with the Center’s vibrant community of scholars.The Center will award up to two Leonard A. Lauder Visiting Senior Fellowships and up to five Paul Mellon and Beinecke Visiting Senior Fellowships for the current award period.
Benefits of National Gallery of Art Visiting Senior Fellowships
- Paul Mellon and Beinecke Visiting Senior Fellows receive $7,000 or $8,000, depending upon relocation requirements.
- Leonard A. Lauder Visiting Senior Fellows receive up to $12,500, which includes a supplement of $2,500 to support future research and publication expenses.
- Visiting senior fellows will receive an office in the National Gallery’s East Building as well as housing, as available.
National Gallery of Art Visiting Senior Fellowships Requirements
- Visiting senior fellowships are intended for those who have held a PhD for five years or more by the application’s deadline, or who possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment.
- Individuals may not apply for other Center fellowships while an application is pending or once a fellowship has been awarded.
- Individuals currently affiliated with the National Gallery are not eligible for visiting senior fellowships.
- Visiting senior fellows may reapply three years after the completion of their fellowship.
Application Date and Process
A complete application includes:
- a proposal of two to four double-spaced pages
- a copy of one publication, either an article or book chapter
- two letters of recommendation
Applications are due on March 21, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Application Deadline
21 March, 2026
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