Rome Prize, American Academy in Rome
| Official name | Rome Prize, American Academy in Rome |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | United States |
| Amount / funding | Stipends: $16,000 (half-term) / $30,000 (full-term), plus a bedroom with private bath, a private workspace, and Rome Sustainable Food Project lunch/dinner Monday–Friday at no cost |
| Deadline | 15 November 2026 (final deadline; early deadline 1 November 2026) |
| Start date | Full-term generally early September to the following June; half-term beginning September or February |
| Minimum requirements | US citizens at application, except Environmental Arts & Humanities and postdoctoral Ancient/Medieval/Early Modern/Modern Italian fellowships (US citizens and foreign nationals resident in the US for the 3 years before the deadline); humanities graduate students only if ABD (predoctoral); undergraduates ineligible; previous winners ineligible; concurrent fellowships allowed if compatible; no full-time job during the term. |
| Short description | Residential Rome Prize fellowships at the American Academy in Rome for artists and scholars across thirteen disciplines, with stipend, room, workspace and meals. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: PhD, Postdoc, Professional development · Funding type: partial · Field: 10 Arts & Humanities
Application checklist
- Online application
- Fees: $50 one application / $60 two or more by 1 November 2026; $80 / $90 by 15 November 2026
- Letters of recommendation due 30 November 2026; literature, musical composition and visual arts applicants need no letters but must give 3 references
- Joint same-discipline applications allowed (each collaborator receives a full stipend and own living space, shared workspace)
Application tips
- Apply by 1 November 2026 for the lower fee ($50/$60 vs $80/$90).
- Literature, composition and visual-arts applicants need references, not letters — check which rule applies to your discipline.
- Juries convene January–February, finalist interviews February–March, winners announced April.
- Joint same-discipline applications are allowed, with a full stipend per collaborator.
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Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.