The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship
Smithsonian American Art Museum
About the Open Call
The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship provides a $5,000 stipend and travel allowance for a one-month research residency at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The fellowship is open to scholars researching American art who reside outside of commuting distance to Washington, D.C. Fellows are provided with a study carrel and access to research resources. Priority is given to projects requiring SAAM collections and staff expertise. The program aims to support researchers with specific personal circumstances limiting longer-term residency participation.
What is Offered
Stipend of $5,000, travel allowance of $100-$1,000, and research access to SAAM collections and facilities.
Requirements
Applicants must be predoctoral, postdoctoral, or senior scholars; reside/work outside commuting distance of D.C.; possess English fluency; and identify a SAAM research staff member as an advisor.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA) starting December 1.
Key Information
Deadline
February 1, 2027
Location
Washington, D.C., United States
Categories
Compensation
paid