US citizens (most fellowships); US citizens or foreign nationals (3 years US residency) for specific fellowships; Graduate students (ABD) for predoctoral humanities fellowships; Previous Rome Prize winners not eligible; Undergraduate students not eligible; May hold other fellowships if no conflict
Requirements
All materials submitted in English; Letters of recommendation (or references for some disciplines); Separate online application for each category (if multiple); Cannot submit more than one application per category; Demonstrate genuinely collaborative work (for joint applications); Explain why work needs to be done in Rome (Environmental Arts & Humanities)
Application materials
Online application; Submission materials (differ by category); Letters of recommendation or reference contact information
How to apply
Read application guidelines for your discipline; Submit online application; Attend optional information sessions
Important dates
2026 application early deadline (past): November 7; 2026 application late deadline (past): November 15; 2026 letters of recommendation deadline (past): November 30; Information sessions: October 7, 2025; Information sessions: October 27, 2025; Juries convene: January-February