Residential Curatorial Awards

Fellows will receive a dedicated working space in the museum’s Reference Library.

Eligibility

These awards are open to curators worldwide who are engaged in significant curatorial work in any area of British art. Proposed research projects should relate to the curatorial responsibilities of the applicant. Eligible areas of research include cataloguing, interpretation, the development of exhibitions, collections displays or digital projects, exhibition catalogues or other related museum publications, collections development, conservation, and object care. 

Residency Period 

Residency dates for successful applicants in the next cycle may be held between January 1 and 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. Awardees 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