Application Deadline
October 15, 2026
Institution or Organization
Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Museum of the American Indian
Location
Washington, DC/USA
Website
https://americanart.si.edu/research/fellowships/betsy-james-wyeth
Salary or Compensation
$53,000, plus allowances
Description and Requirements
Applications are invited for the 2027-28 Betsy James Wyeth Fellowship in Native American Art, a residential fellowship jointly hosted by the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). This one-year fellowship seeks to foster new scholarship on Native art of the United States that centers and elevates Indigenous methodologies, knowledges, and communities. The proposed independent research project should focus on historic or contemporary Native American artists, designers, and makers.
The recipient will be jointly advised by curators at SAAM and NMAI and provided with a workspace and access to both museums’ collections. One fellowship is awarded annually to a predoctoral researcher for a 12-month term, or to a postdoctoral or senior researcher for a 9-month term. Residencies must take place between June 1, 2027, and August 31, 2028. Housing is not provided, though support in finding local rental accommodations is available. The stipend is $53,000, with a research allowance of up to $5,000.
Application Instructions and Contact
The deadline for applications is midnight EST on October 15, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit https://americanart.si.edu/research/fellowships/betsy-james-wyeth. For additional questions or research consultation, email SAAMFellowships@si.edu.