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$30,000 Predoctoral Fellowship Program

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🏆 Award Amount
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💰 $30,000
🇺🇸 United States
🇺🇸 Washington

National Gallery of Art is offering Predoctoral Fellowship Program

About This Scholarship

The purpose of the Predoctoral Fellowship Program is to support advanced graduate research in the history, theory and criticism of art, architecture and urbanism. Applicants for predoctoral fellowships must be nominated by the chair of the graduate department of art history or other appropriate departments. Applicants must have completed all departmental requirements, including course work, residency and general and preliminary examinations. Certification in two languages other than English is required. Applicants should submit nomination forms, supporting letters from two individuals and writing samples. There are various fellowships. The David E. Finley Fellowship requires applicants have a significant interest in curatorial work. The Paul Mellon Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation in Western art. The Samuel H. Kress Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation in European art on a topic before the early nineteenth century. The Wyeth Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation that concerns aspects of art of the United States, including native and pre-Revolutionary America. The Ittleson Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation in the visual arts in a field other than Western art. The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation in cross-cultural studies or in a field other than Western art through the twentieth century. The Robert H. and Clarice Smith Fellowship is for research on Northern European art between 1400 and 1700, intended for the advancement or completion of either a doctoral dissertation or a resulting publication. The Chester Dale Fellowships are for the advancement or completion of a doctoral dissertation in any area of Western art, with a preference for modern and contemporary topics. The Center offers a Paul Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for recipients of the David E. Finley, Paul Mellon, Samuel H. Kress, Wyeth, Ittleson, Andrew W. Mellon and two-year Chester Dale fellowships if the dissertation has been accepted by June 1 of the residence year. Several candidates for each fellowship will be invited to Washington for interviews.

At a Glance

Award Amount:

💰 $30,000

Deadline:

163 days left

Tags:

📚 Art History Major
📚 Cultural Studies Major
📚 English Major
📚 History Major
📚 Visual Arts Major
📚 Writing Major
🎭 Architecture Major
🎭 Arts Major
🎭 Art Major
🎭 Art History Major
🎭 Visual Arts Major
White (European)
📚 Two-Year (Associate's Degree)
🥼 Doctoral (Doctorate Degree)
🧑‍🏫 Nomination Required

Application

What is needed to apply for the $30,000 Predoctoral Fellowship Program?

Estimated time to complete:

10 minutes

📋 Application Form✅ Required
✍️ EssaysNone
💌 Letters of RecommendationNone
📨 ResumeNone
🎓 TranscriptNone
🎨 PortfolioNone
📸 PhotosNone
🧑‍🏫 Nomination✅ Required

Eligibility Requirements

Who is eligible to apply for $30,000 Predoctoral Fellowship Program?

Requirement

Criteria

Are you eligible?

Race or Ethnicities

European

🎗️ Degrees

Two-Year (Associate's Degree)
Doctoral (Doctorate Degree)

📚 Majors

📚 Art History Major
📚 Cultural Studies Major
📚 English Major
📚 History Major
📚 Visual Arts Major
📚 Writing Major
🎭 Architecture Major
🎭 Arts Major
🎭 Art Major
🎭 Art History Major
🎭 Visual Arts Major

📍 Locations

🇺🇸 United States
🇺🇸 Washington

Provider Details

Who is providing the $30,000 Predoctoral Fellowship Program?

Field

Details

Contact Name
Address2000B South Club Drive
Landover, Maryland 20785
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College or University?

National Gallery of Art

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By November 15th, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship?

The Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship is a Art History, Cultural Studies, English, History, Visual Arts, Writing, Architecture, Arts, Art, Art History, Visual Arts, essay-based, and nomination-required award for European, two-year, and doctoral students in Washington and United States. The purpose of the Predoctoral Fellowship Program is to support advanced graduate research in the history, theory and criticism of art, architecture and urbanism.

Who is providing the Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship?

The National Gallery of Art is providing the Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship to European, two-year, and doctoral students this year. the National Gallery of Art is located in Landover, Maryland.

Who is eligible to apply for the Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship?

European, two-year, and doctoral students who live or attend school in Washington and United States are eligible to apply for the Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship.

How much is the Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship worth?

The Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship offers students a $30,000 award.

How can I apply for the Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship?

You can apply for by filling out the application form on the Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship's website, which is linked above. You will need to submit an essay. You must be nominated in order to apply.

When is the application deadline for the Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship?

November 15, 2025 is the final due date to apply for the Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship.

How do I get more information about the Predoctoral Fellowship Program Scholarship?

You can find application requirements, eligibility criteria, award amounts, and more on Scholarships That Work, or by visiting the provider's website: https://www.nga.gov/research/casva/fellowships.html.

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