Anne van Biema Fellowship 2026: Fully Funded Research Opportunity in Japanese Visual Arts at the Smithsonian @Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art

Overview

The Anne van Biema Fellowship 2026 offers an exceptional opportunity for advanced scholars to conduct in-depth research on Japanese visual arts at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art.

Eligibility

• Postdoctoral and senior scholars
• Researchers with a strong background in:
  • Japanese visual arts
  • Art history
  • Related interdisciplinary fields
• Open to all nationalities worldwide

Benefits

• Funding of up to $45,000 for 3 to 9 months
• Approximately $5,000 per month, prorated based on duration
• Up to $5,000 for research and travel expenses
• Access to extensive art collections, archives, and institutional resources
• Dedicated research space and networked computer

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a complete application package via email, including:

• Application cover sheet
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with full publication list
• Research proposal (250-word précis and a maximum of 2,000-word narrative)
• Budget plan (maximum $5,000 for research expenses)
• Two letters of recommendation

Deadline

Application Deadline: May 4, 2026