Fellows will have access to the YCBA’s collections and library, and to the galleries, museums, and libraries on the wider Yale campus. Fellows will receive a dedicated working space in the museum's Reference Library, but these awards do not include studio space.
Eligibility
These awards are open to visual artists who are working in any field related to British visual and material culture and are intended to support the research phase of creative practice.
Residency Period
Residency dates for successful applicants in the next cycle may be held between January 1 through June 30, 2026. Awards may be held for up to 30 days.
Travel and Accommodation
Awards cover the cost of a J1 visa, travel to and from New Haven, and include accommodations as well as a living allowance. Assistance with immigration processes will be provided where possible. Fellows are required to be in residence in New Haven for the duration of their award and must be free of all other significant professional responsibilities during their stay.
Apply
The deadline to apply to be a Residential Fellow between January 1 and June 30, 2026, is Monday, January 6, 2025, 11:59 pm ET.
Contact
Please contact ycba.visitingscholars@yale.edu.
View current and past Residential Fellows here.