Awardees will receive a dedicated working space in the museum's Reference Library, and will have access to the galleries, museums, and libraries on the wider Yale campus.
Eligibility
These awards are open to poets and writers whose creative practice engages with any field related to British visual and material culture.
Residency Period
Residency dates for successful applicants in the 2025 cycle may be held between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Awards may be held from one to two consecutive months.
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 application for a 2025 Residential Award is now closed. Please check back here in fall 2024.
Contact
Please contact the Research department at ycba.visitingscholars@yale.edu | +1 203 432 2824.
View current and past Residential awardees here.