Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship at SAAM - Deadline: Feb 1

The Smithsonian American Art Museum invites applications by February 1st for the Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship, generously supported by artist Audrey Flack (1931–2024). Inspired by her own journey balancing a distinguished career with raising two daughters, one of whom has autism, Flack established this award to support scholars whose personal circumstances may make longer residencies difficult. More information and the application link are available at https://americanart.si.edu/research/fellowships/audrey-flack.

Award: One fellowship granted annually
Residency length: One month (30 days)
Residency period: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Stipend: $5,000
Travel allowance: $100–$1,000 (to support temporary relocation to Washington, D.C.)
Housing: Not provided

Eligibility: Open to predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior scholars researching topics in American art. Applicants must reside, work, or attend school outside commuting distance of Washington, D.C. Scholars whose personal circumstances (financial constraints, employment conditions, caregiving responsibilities, or other limitations) preclude participation in longer-term residencies are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must include a statement explaining the rationale for a short-term fellowship.

Applicants must identify a member of SAAM’s research staff to serve as their primary fellowship advisor. Projects requiring access to SAAM’s collections and staff expertise are prioritized, though proposals utilizing other Smithsonian resources are also eligible.