Must be United States citizens (with specific exceptions for Environmental Arts and Humanities or postdoctoral fellowships in Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern, and Modern Italian...; Foreign nationals who have lived in the US for three years preceding the deadline may apply for specific categories; Graduate students in humanities must be 'all but dissertation' (ABD); Previous winners are not eligible; Undergraduate students are not eligible; Winners may not hold a full-time job during the fellowship
Requirements
All materials must be submitted in English; Letters of recommendation must be in English; Applicants must disclose all other fellowships and awards expected during the residency; Collaborators must meet all eligibility requirements individually
Application materials
Letters of recommendation (or names/contact info for three references for literature, musical composition, and visual arts); Online application form
How to apply
Submit via the online application portal; Read discipline-specific guidelines before applying; Register for information sessions if desired; Pay application fee (varies by date and number of applications)
Important dates
October 7, 2025: Information session; October 27, 2025: Information session; November 7: Early application deadline; November 8-15: Late application period; November 30: Deadline for letters of recommendation; February/March: Finalist interviews
Contact
American Academy in Rome, Via Angelo Masina 5, 00153 Rome, Italy; American Academy in Rome, 535 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011, USA
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