Advanced training in European art history requires direct exposure to the object of study, prolonged access to key information resources such as libraries and photographic archives, the development of professional relationships with colleagues, and immersion in European cultures. These related needs are often best satisfied by prolonged engagement with a European art research center. The Kress History of Art: Institutional Fellowships are intended to provide promising young professionals with the opportunity to experience this kind of engagement.
Description
Six Kress Institutional Fellowships in the History of European Art will be awarded each year for a two-year research appointment hosted with one of the following (six) European research centers:
- Florence Kunsthistorisches Institut / Institute for Art History
- Leiden Kunsthistorisch Instituut der Rijksuniversiteit / Art Historical Institute, Rijksuniversiteit
- London Courtauld Institute of Art & Warburg Institute of Art (jointly administered)
- Munich Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte / Central Institute for Art History
- Paris Institut national d'histoire de l'art (INHA) / National Institute for the History of Art
- Rome Bibliotheca Hertziana
The fellowship award is $30,000 per annum.
Eligibility
Restricted to pre-doctoral candidates in the history of art and related disciplines (such as archaeology, architecture, or classics). Nominees must be U.S. citizens or individuals matriculated at an American university. Dissertation research must focus on European art from antiquity to the early 19th century. Candidates must be nominated by their academic department.
Please note: Each university is limited to two nominees per academic department. The nominees must be applying for different research centers.
New application procedures
As of October 2011 the Kress Institutional Fellowships are being administered by the host institutions listed above. Please consult carefully the Application Guidelines for complete details.
Deadline
Applications must be RECEIVED by November 30.
If the deadline falls on a weekend, applications must be received by the previous Friday.
In addition to these six Institutional Fellowships, the Kress Foundation supports art history fellowships at other institutions. For a complete list, see Fellowship Partners.
special note about visas
Individuals receiving a History of Art: Institutional Fellowship will need to secure a student research visa with their chosen country of study. Please note that the visa application process varies by country and may require several weeks to complete, particularly given summer schedules at many of the foreign art research centers affiliated with this program. The Kress Foundation advises Fellowship recipients to take appropriate steps towards obtaining the proper documentation immediately upon acceptance of the award, and to apply for the relevant visa as soon as possible to ensure a successful start to the first year of research.