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Folger Shakespeare Library: Artistic Research Fellowships 2025–2026 (USA/Online)

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Folger Institute Artistic Research Fellowships are open to all artists whose work would benefit from significant primary research related to the histories, concepts, art, and objects of the early modern world (ca. 1400-1800) and its legacies.

Artistic applicants may apply for one, two, or three months of research support and have the option to take their fellowships fully onsite, fully virtual, or a combination of the two. Fellowship awards may be taken any time between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.

Applicants may propose the research schedule that best fits their project’s needs. A final art deliverable is not required upon conclusion of the fellowship residency.

Please note that while fellowships taken onsite at the Folger provide access to and time with the collection, they do not include studio space. Artists who need studio space while in residence will be expected to arrange their own.

The option to take an artistic fellowship as fully or partially virtual was designed for individuals who cannot, for a variety of reasons, travel or commit to an extended residential research period, but whose projects will be significantly advanced by the funding of access to primary sources online, dedicated time to work, and the validations of a fellowship award.

Fellowship awards are 4,000 USD per virtual month and 5,000 USD per onsite month. J1 Visa sponsorship will be provided, if needed.

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