Anne van Biema Fellowship 2026
Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art
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About This Scholarship
The Anne van Biema Fellowship supports postdoctoral and senior scholars conducting research on Japanese visual arts at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, DC. The fellowship provides up to $60,000 in funding for research projects lasting two to twelve months, along with access to collections, archives, and institutional resources.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Stipend up to $60,000, research and travel costs up to $5,000, research space
- Computer with network access
- Access to art collections
- Archives
- And Smithsonian libraries
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be at postdoctoral or senior scholar level
- 2 Must have a track record in Japanese art history or related field
- 3 Must be able to handle own U.S. visa and residence requirements
- 4 Must submit application materials in English
- 5 Research proposal must focus on Japanese visual arts