The George Gurney Fellowship

Organization
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Smithsonian Institution
750 9th St. NW, Ste. 3100
Washington, DC 20001
Phone Number
(202)633-7970
Emails
americanartinfo@si.edu

Level of Study -
Graduate Degree
Professional Development

Award Type -
Fellowship

Purpose
To support a six-month research appointment in American sculpture.
Focus -
Art; Museum science.
Qualifications -
Applicants must be pre- and postdoctoral scholars who wish to work with Smithsonian American Art Museum advisors.
Criteria
Selection will be evaluated based on the quality of the proposed research project, academic standing, scholarly qualifications and experience; the project's compatibility with Smithsonian collections, facilities, staff and programs will be also considered; a committee of curators and historians will review the applications.
Award Duration -
Annual.
To Apply
Applicants should apply to the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program, found under the Office of Fellowships in the online application system (SOLAA), and not under the museum's name; must propose a primary advisor/supervisor from SAAM to be eligible for a fellowship at this museum.
Deadline -
November 1.

Contact -
Amelia Goerlitz, Chair of Academic Programs; Phone 202-633-8353; Email: SAAMFellowships@si.edu; URL: americanart.si.edu/research/fellowships/apply.
For more information
http://americanart.si.edu