Archives Research Residency Dates: one- to three-weeks between April 4 and December 13, 2024
The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation is pleased to announce the open call for applications to the fourth Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Archives Research Residency, a one- to three-week research intensive at the Rauschenberg Foundation and its Archives located in New York City. The program that provides partial support for costs related to accommodations, travel, and living expenses that scholars may incur.
The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Archives, consisting of Robert Rauschenberg’s personal papers and the records from his Florida and New York studios, is the most comprehensive body of information on the artist’s life and career. In addition, the archives holds unique materials on arts organizations, art movements, and collaborations in which Rauschenberg was involved.
Scholars, academics, artists, as well as non-traditional researchers are encouraged to apply. To be eligible, applicants must: demonstrate a compelling need to use the archival material onsite at the Foundation; be at the graduate level and above; and not have received a grant or other funding from the Foundation in the past three years.
All individuals eligible to travel in the United States are invited to apply. Priority will be given to independent researchers or those affiliated with institutions with limited resources. Present and former staff and consultants are ineligible. Ineligible individuals or those not selected are welcome to request research appointments independently.
Eligible travel dates are between April 4–December 13, 2024. Please note, this residency does not include housing.
Applications will be accepted from October 2 until November 10, 2023 deadline. More information, including eligible projects, selection criteria, stipend amounts, and how to apply, can be found in on our website.
