Call for applications: Artistic research fellowship in the US

The fellowship will be non-residential. Each participant will receive $3 500 for four weeks of work away from Folger. The residency is open to artists working in all media whose work would benefit from significant primary research. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Composers
• Visual artists
• Writers
• Dramaturgs
• Playwrights
• Performers
• Filmmakers

While a terminal degree is not required for the artist research fellowship, applicants should describe their training and level of industry-specific experience in their CV. All applicants must apply as individuals, including artists working as collaborators.

 In 2022-23, travel is not required for Folger Fellowships. Here are some scenarios an applicant might propose:

• A researcher requests access to select electronic resources or databases while working from home.
• A researcher notes how fellowship support will relieve them of the need for summer or adjunct teaching.
• A researcher requests funds to pay for reproduction and permissions fees for images of rare materials.
• A researcher requests support for caregiving while researching or writing. 
• A researcher needs dedicated time to organise notes and images collected during past visits to libraries and archives. 
• A researcher plans to hire local research assistance at an archive to which they cannot travel. 
• A researcher plans to create and/or curate digital resources for use in undergraduate classrooms.

Requirements

• An abstract of the applicant’s project (250 words max).
• A description of the applicant’s project (1500 words max).
• A two-page CV.
• Two letters of recommendation.

Interested individuals may review the rules and requirements and application instructions before accessing the application form here.

The application deadline is 18 January 2022.