Native American and Indigenous Studies Association
Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2026–2028 Center for Advanced Study in
Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Center’s Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship
is a two-year, residential appointment at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, that supports research and writing for publication. In their first year, postdoctoral fellows design and direct an intensive weeklong seminar for the Center’s in-residence predoctoral fellows, focusing on a topic related to the postdoctoral fellow’s field of interest and with a special emphasis on methodological issues. In their second year, postdoctoral fellows teach a course at a neighboring university. The fellow will receive an office in the National Gallery’s East Building as well as housing, subject to availability. Fellows have access to the notable resources of the National Gallery, including its library and art collection, as well as those of greater Washington. Fellows participate in lectures, colloquia, and discussions with the Center’s vibrant community of scholars. To learn more and begin your application, click
here
. Fields of study The Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowshipsupports research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts of any period or geographical area. Qualifications Applicants must have received a PhD within the last five years (October 15, 2020–October 15, 2025). Individuals may not apply for other Center fellowships while an application is pending or once a fellowship has been awarded. Individuals currently affiliated with the National Gallery are not eligible for postdoctoral fellowships. Postdoctoral fellows may apply for a senior or visiting senior fellowship five years after the completion of their fellowship. Selection Postdoctoral fellowships are awarded without regard to age or nationality. Applications are reviewed by an external selection committee composed of scholars in the history of art and related disciplines. Outside readers may assist in the evaluation of proposals. Postdoctoral fellowships may not be postponed or renewed. Stipend and housing The Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow will receive $55,000 per academic year. They also receive allowances for medical insurance premiums, relocation, and travel. Postdoctoral fellows will receive an office in the National Gallery’s East Building as well as housing, as available. Applications A complete application forthe Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships includes: a research narrative a proposed topic for a predoctoral seminar a proposed topic for a university course a copy of an article or book chapter three letters of recommendation Contact If you have questions about our fellowship program that aren’t included in our
FAQs
, please email
TheCenter@nga.gov
. About Center Fellowships The Center awards fellowships to scholars across various career levels, from predoctoral students to senior professionals. We host around 20 fellows at any given time at the National Gallery of Art and support predoctoral fellows conducting research around the world. Fellows are at the heart of our residential community, joining appointed professors, postdoctoral research associates, undergraduate interns, and staff to create a thriving group of approximately 50 people. Fellows who relocate are provided office space in the National Gallery’s East Building and housing nearby, subject to availability. Throughout the academic year, fellows have opportunities to share their research at weekly gatherings and are encouraged to attend lectures, symposia, tours, and gallery talks organized by the Center. Learn more and begin your application
here
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is a two-year, residential appointment at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, that supports research and writing for publication. In their first year, postdoctoral fellows design and direct an intensive weeklong seminar for the Center’s in-residence predoctoral fellows, focusing on a topic related to the postdoctoral fellow’s field of interest and with a special emphasis on methodological issues. In their second year, postdoctoral fellows teach a course at a neighboring university. The fellow will receive an office in the National Gallery’s East Building as well as housing, subject to availability. Fellows have access to the notable resources of the National Gallery, including its library and art collection, as well as those of greater Washington. Fellows participate in lectures, colloquia, and discussions with the Center’s vibrant community of scholars. To learn more and begin your application, click
here
. Fields of study The Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowshipsupports research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts of any period or geographical area. Qualifications Applicants must have received a PhD within the last five years (October 15, 2020–October 15, 2025). Individuals may not apply for other Center fellowships while an application is pending or once a fellowship has been awarded. Individuals currently affiliated with the National Gallery are not eligible for postdoctoral fellowships. Postdoctoral fellows may apply for a senior or visiting senior fellowship five years after the completion of their fellowship. Selection Postdoctoral fellowships are awarded without regard to age or nationality. Applications are reviewed by an external selection committee composed of scholars in the history of art and related disciplines. Outside readers may assist in the evaluation of proposals. Postdoctoral fellowships may not be postponed or renewed. Stipend and housing The Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow will receive $55,000 per academic year. They also receive allowances for medical insurance premiums, relocation, and travel. Postdoctoral fellows will receive an office in the National Gallery’s East Building as well as housing, as available. Applications A complete application forthe Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships includes: a research narrative a proposed topic for a predoctoral seminar a proposed topic for a university course a copy of an article or book chapter three letters of recommendation Contact If you have questions about our fellowship program that aren’t included in our
FAQs
, please email
TheCenter@nga.gov
. About Center Fellowships The Center awards fellowships to scholars across various career levels, from predoctoral students to senior professionals. We host around 20 fellows at any given time at the National Gallery of Art and support predoctoral fellows conducting research around the world. Fellows are at the heart of our residential community, joining appointed professors, postdoctoral research associates, undergraduate interns, and staff to create a thriving group of approximately 50 people. Fellows who relocate are provided office space in the National Gallery’s East Building and housing nearby, subject to availability. Throughout the academic year, fellows have opportunities to share their research at weekly gatherings and are encouraged to attend lectures, symposia, tours, and gallery talks organized by the Center. Learn more and begin your application
here
.
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