The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship
Know before you apply
- Scholars researching American art topics
- Predoctoral, postdoctoral or senior researchers
- Those needing short-term rather than long residencies
- Housing is not provided
- Must live outside Washington D.C. commuting distance
- Requires a SAAM staff advisor
One fellowship will be awarded annually in support of a one-month (thirty-day) residency. Residencies must take place between June 1, 2027, and May 31, 2028. The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellow will receive a stipend of $5,000 plus a travel allowance of $100-$1,000 to support relocation to Washington, D.C. Housing is not provided.
The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellow will be provided with a Smithsonian badge and a study carrel in SAAM’s Research and Scholars Center, located just one floor above the Archives of American Art and the American Art/Portrait Gallery Library. During their tenure, the fellow will have the chance to share their research with other SAAM fellows and attend various lunchtime seminars and professional development events. They will have access to additional, online programming during the fellowship year if they wish to participate in it.
Applicants must identify a member of SAAM’s research staff to serve as the primary fellowship advisor. To find a potential advisor whose research interests match yours, browse the museum’s staff listings in the Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study guide or search our Staff Bios. Applicants should consult with potential advisors before applying to ensure that the collections and archives they require will be accessible during the tenure proposed.
Applicants who are conducting research with Indigenous communities should describe the current state of consultation or collaboration with Indigenous artists and estates, knowledge holders, and communities relevant to the work, and demonstrate how the research is accountable to these rights holders. A letter of support from a tribal community member, knowledge holder, artist, or artist’s estate will strengthen a proposal and may be submitted as an additional reference letter. Please note that any researcher requesting access to sacred, ceremonial, or culturally sensitive items in Smithsonian collections must obtain and provide proof of permission from an authorized tribal official prior to viewing.