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Association of Research Institutes in Art History
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is a consortium of research institutes dedicated to the study of arts and material culture. The consortium works to strengthen the work of its member institutions through partnership, dialogue, grant making, and advocacy for scholars.
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Established in 1979 as a division of the National Gallery of Art, the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts is among the United States’ leading research centers, fostering the study of art, artifacts, architecture, urbanism, photography, and film from all places and periods. The Center awards fellowships to scholars across various career levels, from predoctoral students to senior professionals. We host around 20 fellows at any given time at the National Gallery of Art and support predoctoral fellows conducting research around the world. Fellows are at the heart of our residential community, joining appointed professors, postdoctoral research associates, undergraduate interns, and staff to create a thriving group of approximately 50 people. Fellows who relocate are provided office space in the National Gallery’s East Building and housing nearby, subject to availability. Throughout the academic year, fellows have opportunities to share their research at weekly gatherings and are encouraged to attend lectures, symposia, tours, and gallery talks organized by the Center. We’re pleased to welcome applications for the following fellowships: Visiting senior fellowships Award period: one two-month period between March 1 and August 15, 2026 Application deadline: September 21, 2025 Senior fellowships Award period: September 2026–May 2027, or a single semester therein Application deadline: October 15, 2025 Postdoctoral fellowships Award period: September 2026–August 2028 Application deadline: October 15, 2025 Predoctoral dissertation fellowships Award period: one to three years beginning September 2026 Application deadline: November 15, 2025 Learn more about our fellowships and how to apply: https://www.nga.gov/research/center/fellowships If you have questions about our fellowship program that aren’t included in our FAQs, please email TheCenter@nga.gov.

August 22, 2025
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