The William H. Truettner 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 six months of research, in recognition of Mr. Truettner's career of nearly fifty years as a curator of painting and sculpture at SAAM.
Focus -
Art; Museum science.
Qualifications -
Applicants must be pre- and postdoctoral scholars and also in senior levels from abroad or U.S.; must propose a Smithsonian American Art Museum primary advisor/supervisor.
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