Guggenheim Fellowship

Funding: Publicly reported average roughly $40,000-$55,000, stated range about $25,000 to over $100,000. Who can apply: Citizens or permanent residents of the US or Canada; mid-career/established individuals with demonstrated exceptional creative ability; not open to current students at any level; prior Fellows cannot reapply. Length: 6 to 12 months. Multi-stage confidential peer-review process; no formal residency requirement; ~200 Fellows selected annually across 50+ fields. Field: Arts. Deadline: Verify (2026 US/Canada competition has closed; 2027 cycle TBA).