The Clark Art Institute Fellowship is open to international students from all over the world who plan to undertake postdoctoral research at The Clark Art Institute in the USA for the academic year 2026-2027. The Clark Art Institute offers between eleven and sixteen scholarships each year, with durations ranging from one to ten months, most of which are awarded for one academic semester.
Scholars, critics, curators, and museum professionals—both national and international—are invited to propose projects that enhance and broaden the understanding of the visual arts and their role in culture. The Institute combines a public art museum with a complex set of research and academic programs, including a prominent art history library. Clark serves as a global center for the debate on the nature of art and its history.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Postdoctoral
- Institution(s): Clark Art Institute
- Study in: USA
- Opportunity Focus Areas:
- History
- Visual Culture
- Theory
- Interpretation
- Program Period: Ranging from one to ten months
- Deadline: October 15, 2025 (Applications will open on July 1, 2025)
Scholarship Coverage
The Clark Art Institute Fellowship provides the following benefits:
- Fellowship Award: Up to $30,000 per semester, based on need and earnings
- Tax Liability: Fellows’ tax liability to the U.S. government will be considered according to IRS regulations on a case-by-case basis
- Travel Reimbursement: Travel expenses to and from the Clark for the scholar and one accompanying family member
- Accommodation: Fellows are provided with an apartment in a recently refurbished late 19th-century house across from the Clark campus. Apartments range from one to two bedrooms with common spaces. All apartments are fully furnished and connected to the Clark’s computer network.
- Office Space: A private office in the Manton Research Center, accessible from 8 am to 11 pm (early closing on weekends). Computers and IT support are available upon request
- Additional Services: Accommodation and services are covered by the Clark, except for long-distance telephone charges. No smoking or pets allowed in Clark buildings.
Eligibility Criteria for Clark Art Institute Fellowship
To be eligible for the Clark Art Institute Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: All world countries
- Professional Background: Applicants may come from academic, museum, or other professional fields
- Academic Requirements: Must hold a PhD or demonstrate equivalent professional experience
- Employment Status: Applicants may be employed (full-time or part-time), independent scholars, curators, or critics
- Skills:
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent research skills, including experience with independent empirical research, qualitative research (conducting interviews, qualitative analysis), and ideally quantitative research as well.
How to Apply for Clark Art Institute Fellowship?
Please follow the following instructions to avail this fellowship:
- Fill out the application.
- Upload a description of your proposed project with a 500 character.
- Write down your referees information (please note they have to send a one-page letter for this email research@clarkart.edu).
- After clicking the ‘submit’ button please send the following requirements to research@clarkart.edu
- A curriculum vitae (pdf; 3 double-spaced pages or fewer).
- A statement (pdf; 3 double-spaced pages or fewer) in English that outlines the assumptions and critical commitments that animate your project. It is important to situate the project within the context of existing research; to indicate what is new or unusual in both subject and/or method; and to explain why there is a disciplinary need for this particular project.
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