morgan-menil fellowship 2026–27

The Morgan Drawing Institute and the Menil Drawing Institute, Houston, will award one research fellowship of three to nine months to support independent projects on some aspect of the history, theory, interpretation, or cultural meaning of drawing throughout the history of art. Preference will be given to projects that would benefit from the resources of the Morgan Library & Museum and the Menil Collection.

Requirements
The Morgan-Menil Fellow is expected to spend part of the fellowship period in residence at the Morgan Library & Museum and another part at the Menil Collection. The majority of the Fellow’s time will be spent on the research project for which the fellowship is awarded, but the Fellow is expected to participate fully in the intellectual life of the Morgan and the Menil and to attend Drawing Institute programs during their tenure at each institution. The Fellow will make a presentation on their research during the time of the fellowship at both institutions.

General Information
Health insurance is not provided. Fellows are expected to make their own travel and housing arrangements but will receive a one-time payment of $1500 that may be used for relocation expenses or otherwise. The cost of one-way travel between New York and Houston at the mid-point of the fellowship will also be reimbursed. For foreign applicants, non-financial assistance with procuring a visa is provided. Fellowship is non-renewable.