Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum - Robert M. Teeter Dissertation Award

Annual award of $5,000 for doctoral students researching the U.S. political process. Deadline is March 31 st.

DeadlineMarch 31, 2015; March 15 (Research Travel Grants deadline); September 15 (Research Travel Grants deadline); Deadline for next year's award: March 31, 2016; Interviews: March 1 (US) / February 12 (British); Application deadlines: March 15 and September 15

Award amount$5,000; $7,000; up to $2,200; $5,000 (Scholar Award); $2,200 (Research Travel Grants); $5,000 for the dissertation award; Up to $2,200 for travel and living expenses; GCA pays $7,000 USD for approved travel (British fellow)

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Arts Guidelines

Guidelines for the Rome Prize in Arts, detailing eligibility, submission requirements, and application materials for various disciplines like Architecture, Design, Literature, Music, and Visual Arts.

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Eligibility

Must hold an accredited degree in the discipline and be practicing.; For Literature: commercially published a novel, novella, creative nonfiction, or poetry volume between Jan 2013 - Nov 2020.; For Visual Arts: demonstrate at least three years of professional commitment.

Requirements

Complete online application form.; Submit current résumé/curriculum vitae.; Submit a one-page project proposal.; Submit digital portfolio or work sample (PDF format, up to 40 pages or specific formats for other disciplines).; Three reference letters (except for Literature and Music Composition).

Application materials

Online application form; Résumé/CV; Project proposal; Digital portfolio/work sample; Reference letters (where applicable)

How to apply

Complete an online application for the chosen category.; Upload required documents to the online application.; Recommenders submit letters electronically.; Pay application fee online or by mail.

Documents

Digital portfolio (PDF); Résumé/CV; Project proposal; Musical scores; Recordings (links)

Contact

American Academy in Rome, 7 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022-1001

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