Thoma Foundation Art of the Spanish Americas Fellowships & Awards

Marilynn Thoma Fellowship In Art of the Spanish Americas

The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation offers predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships annually in support of projects and research initiatives that will advance study of the art of the Spanish Americas. The Marilynn Thoma Fellowship is the only unrestricted research funding in the United States devoted exclusively to the field of art of the Spanish Americas. Scholars may come from any discipline, but all projects must relate to the study of art and art history. Exceptionally accomplished scholars holding an MA may also apply. International scholars, particularly from Latin America, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Predoctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship: $45,000 (one-year award)

Postdoctoral Fellowship*: $60,000/year (one- to two-year award; indicate project length in application)

Thoma Foundation Research & Travel Awards In Art of the Spanish Americas

Congruent with the Marilynn Thoma Fellowship, the Foundation offers annual grants to scholars, curators, art historians, and advanced graduate students working on MA theses or PhD dissertations in support of projects and research initiatives that will advance the field of the art of the Spanish Americas. These grants are meant to help defray the costs of research-related expenses. Funding is provided each year to several scholars selected by an international jury of undisclosed experts in the field.

Grants of up to $25,000 are available for projects lasting up to six months.