Partial

CASVA Paul Mellon And Ailsa Mellon Bruce Visiting Senior Fellowship 2026

National Gallery of Art

Award

Partial

Awards

—

Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The CASVA Paul Mellon And Ailsa Mellon Bruce Visiting Senior Fellowship 2026 is offered by the National Gallery of Art. It provides partial funding of up to USD 50,000 for the academic year to support research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts. The fellowship is open to postdoctoral scholars of all nationalities. Applicants must have held a Ph.D. for five years or more or possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment. The fellowship is tenable at the National Gallery of Art, and applications are reviewed by an external selection committee. Interested candidates can apply through the National Gallery of Art, with a rolling deadline.

Eligibility

Open to all nationalities.
Candidates must have held a Ph.D. for five years or more at the time of application.
Candidates with an equivalent record of professional accomplishment are eligible.
Candidates currently affiliated with the National Gallery of Art are not eligible.

Benefits

Senior fellows receive $50,000 for the academic year, paid directly or through their institution.
Awards for a single academic term are prorated.
An allowance for travel to a scholarly conference is provided.
An office in the National Gallery’s East Building and housing, as available, are provided.

How to apply

Prepare your research proposal in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts.
Submit your application to the National Gallery of Art through the designated process.
Ensure your application is complete, as it will be reviewed by an external selection committee.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/casva-paul-mellon-and-ailsa-mellon-bruce-visiting-senior-fellowship