What is the difference between a fellowship and a grant?

A grant usually funds a specific project with a defined outcome. A fellowship invests in the artist: the funding is typically larger, runs longer, and often includes non-monetary support like mentorship, studio space, or an institutional home. Many fellowships also carry significant prestige.

How long does a fellowship last?

Most run between six months and two years, though shorter intensive fellowships and multi-year appointments both exist. The duration and expectations, such as being in residence or teaching, are stated in each listing and in the official guidelines it links to.

Are fellowships open to international artists?

Eligibility varies widely. University and foundation fellowships are often open internationally, sometimes with visa sponsorship; government-funded fellowships are usually restricted by citizenship or residency. Arthead verifies and marks the eligibility on every listing.

How competitive are artist fellowships?

Highly competitive, since awards are large and cohorts are small. Strong applications show a consistent body of work and a clear sense of what the fellowship period would make possible. Past fellow lists, linked from most official pages, show what each program looks for.

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International·, Remote·Free entry

Kometa Fellowship Programme for Journalists, Writers or Photographers

12 fellows x EUR 10,000 each (6 per call); one year of funding

Kometa offers a fellowship for journalists, documentary photographers, photojournalists and writers to develop in-depth, long-form projects over one year of funding. The 2026 focus areas are disinformation and narrative wars, and political and social changes in the Gulf. Six recipients each receive EUR 10,000, which may cover travel, accommodation, fixers or interpreters, equipment, post-production and remuneration. Applications are open to any individual of legal age regardless of nationality or place of residence, and no press card is required. The programme is remote.

International·Remote, with up to one week in Tenafly, NJ, United States of America·Free entry

MUUS Collection Research Fellowship 2026-2027

US$20,000 grant (including full travel costs to the archive)

The MUUS Collection Research Fellowship awards a US$20,000 grant to a curator or academic to spend time in the MUUS Collection's photography archives and use the MUUSEUM Research Portal to develop an exhibition or publication concept based on the collection. The fellowship runs from November 2026 to November 2027 and is open internationally, with English fluency required. Fellows must be willing to travel to Tenafly, New Jersey for up to a week and remain available for remote collaboration with the archive team and advisory board. The grant includes full coverage of travel costs to the archive, and applicants need a minimum of five years' professional experience in museums, galleries, universities or similar institutions.

Domestic·London, United Kingdom·Free entry

British Council Fellowships at V&A East

£25,000 total per Fellow (£5,000 for research in South Asia and London, £20,000 for producing a new work)

The British Council and V&A East invite applications for Fellowships responding to the theme South Asia Everywhere. Each Fellow receives £25,000, split between research in South Asia and London and the production of a new work. The Fellowship runs from Summer 2026 through June 2027 and combines fieldwork in South Asia with research into the V&A collection. Applicants must be residing in the UK or plan to reside in the UK during the Fellowship period.

·New York, New York, United States of America·Free entry

Studio Immersion Project (SIP) Fellowship

$2,000 stipend, one year complimentary membership, unlimited studio access during workshop hours, three EFA RBPMW classes, and a group exhibition opportunity.

The Studio Immersion Project (SIP) Fellowship is an intensive studio fellowship running January 26 to April 30, 2027, designed to immerse artists in printmaking. Fellows receive a $2,000 stipend, unlimited studio access during workshop hours, a six-session orientation across printmaking techniques, three classes, and a group exhibition. It is open to artists of all disciplines; prior printmaking experience is not required. Applicants must live and work in New York State and not be enrolled as students.

EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop

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International·Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada·Free entry

Structurist Creative Research Fellowship (SCRF) – University of Saskatchewan

Up to CAD $20,000 for project budget, plus separately funded travel and accommodation to Saskatoon for required components.

The Structurist Creative Research Fellowship (SCRF) at the University of Saskatchewan supports Canadian and international applicants at any career stage whose projects engage with the legacy of The Structurist, an influential art and architecture journal. Fellows must produce a public-facing output such as a publication, exhibition, film, performance, or public action, and include a seminar, symposium, or public lecture in Saskatoon. Fellows receive full access to the university's archives and Art Collection related to The Structurist journal.

University of Saskatchewan

International·Princeton, United States of America·Free entry

The Hodder Fellowship

$93,000 stipend for a 10-month Visiting Fellow appointment

The Hodder Fellowship at Princeton University supports artists and writers of exceptional promise, selected more for promise than for performance. Candidates may be composers, choreographers, performance artists, visual artists, writers, translators, or other kinds of artists and humanists. The award provides a $93,000 stipend for a 10-month appointment as a Visiting Fellow, giving recipients time and freedom to pursue an independent project. One need not be a U.S. citizen to apply.

International·Cambridge, United States of America·Free entry

Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship Program

Stipend of $78,000 plus an additional $5,000 for project expenses; fellows may also be eligible for relocation, housing, and childcare funds, with healthcare support available.

The Radcliffe Fellowship at Harvard Radcliffe Institute is a residential fellowship supporting artists, scholars, scientists, and writers who pursue an individual project over an academic year in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Fellows in the creative arts join a multidisciplinary community and receive a stipend plus project funds, with access to Harvard's resources.

Harvard Radcliffe Institute

Domestic·New York, United States of America·Free entry

Dedalus Foundation Senior Fellowship

Stipend up to a maximum of $30,000, varying according to the needs of the specific project.

The Dedalus Foundation Senior Fellowship supports critical and historical studies related to painting, sculpture, and allied arts from the twentieth century. It is intended for writers and scholars who have demonstrated their abilities through previous accomplishments and are not currently matriculated for academic degrees. Stipends vary according to the needs of the specific project, up to a maximum of $30,000.

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✦ ABOUT FELLOWSHIPS

Artist fellowships, answered.

A fellowship is sustained support for an artist rather than a single project: typically a substantial award, often paired with a residency period, mentorship, studio access, or an institutional affiliation, running from several months to multiple years.

This page tracks fellowship opportunities currently open to applications. Each listing is verified by hand, states the award, duration, eligibility, and deadline, and links directly to the sponsoring institution's official application page.

What is the difference between a fellowship and a grant?: A grant usually funds a specific project with a defined outcome. A fellowship invests in the artist: the funding is typically larger, runs longer, and often includes non-monetary support like mentorship, studio space, or an institutional home. Many fellowships also carry significant prestige.
How long does a fellowship last?: Most run between six months and two years, though shorter intensive fellowships and multi-year appointments both exist. The duration and expectations, such as being in residence or teaching, are stated in each listing and in the official guidelines it links to.
Are fellowships open to international artists?: Eligibility varies widely. University and foundation fellowships are often open internationally, sometimes with visa sponsorship; government-funded fellowships are usually restricted by citizenship or residency. Arthead verifies and marks the eligibility on every listing.
How competitive are artist fellowships?: Highly competitive, since awards are large and cohorts are small. Strong applications show a consistent body of work and a clear sense of what the fellowship period would make possible. Past fellow lists, linked from most official pages, show what each program looks for.