How to Apply for the 2026-2027 Fellowship at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and its Renwick Gallery are now accepting applications for their premier fellowship program, renowned for being the oldest and largest dedicated to the study of American art. This program invites scholars from all disciplines who are engaged in research on the art, craft, and visual culture of the United States. The program is particularly open to applicants who introduce fresh perspectives, materials, and methodologies.
Fellowships are residential, offering scholars the opportunity to conduct full-time research utilizing the extensive collections of the Smithsonian Institution. SAAM is committed to promoting excellence in art history and warmly encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.
**Resources**
Fellows receive a carrel in SAAM’s Research and Scholars Center, gaining access to over 46,500 works, specialized collections, databases, the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art, and a 180,000-volume branch library specializing in American art. The center is conveniently located near several other Smithsonian museums and libraries, the Library of Congress, the National Archives, and the National Gallery of Art. Fellows can benefit from regular workshops, seminars, and lectures, facilitating scholarly exchange and professional growth.
**Fellowships Available**
Applicants can choose from the following fellowship opportunities:
1. **[SIFP Fellowships at SAAM](https://s.si.edu/3JULqt6):** Through the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP), SAAM offers a range of named fellowships for predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior candidates.
**Deadline: October 15, 2025**
2. **[The Betsy James Wyeth Fellowship in Native American Art](https://s.si.edu/4fWiWes):** This joint fellowship with the National Museum of the American Indian is for a twelve-month term at the predoctoral level or nine-month term at the postdoctoral or senior level.
**Deadline: October 15, 2025**
3. **[The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship](https://s.si.edu/3HzgXQS):** Annually awarded for a one-month term at the predoctoral, postdoctoral, or senior level.
**Deadline: February 1, 2026**
For more details, interested individuals can visit [americanart.si.edu/fellowships](https://s.si.edu/420xiov) or contact [email protected].