Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Archives Research Residency – New York, USA
Application Deadline: January 3, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
Residency Periods:
- Spring: April 21 – May 30, 2025
- Summer: July 14 – August 1, 2025
- Fall: September 9 – November 7, 2025
Residency Details: The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation invites researchers, scholars, and creatives from diverse fields to apply for its prestigious Archives Research Residency. Participants will gain access to an extensive archive that documents Robert Rauschenberg’s life, art, and collaborations. The program is open to both U.S. and international applicants, aiming to support those facing financial barriers to conducting on-site archival research.
Funding:
- Weekly stipend: $1,500
- Additional housing supplement for residents located 50+ miles from NYC: $2,100 per week
- Travel expenses (airfare or train) covered by the foundation.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be at the graduate level or demonstrate equivalent expertise.
- Open to independent researchers and professionals from various disciplines.
- Priority given to projects addressing underrepresented topics or requiring significant travel distance.
Key Benefits:
- Access to the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Archives in NYC.
- Financial support for research-related expenses.
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary exploration and contributions to diverse fields of study.
How to Apply: Applications open via Submittable on November 11, 2024. Submissions should include:
- A project narrative (500 words max).
- A list of requested archival materials.
- CV or resume.
- Preferred residency session(s).
- Optional links or uploads of prior work.
For complete guidelines, visit the Rauschenberg Foundation Archives Residency page.
Caption: Robert Rauschenberg at the Miami Herald, looking through photography archives for source material for Cover for Tropic, The Miami Herald (1979), published in an edition of 600,000, Miami, Florida, December 1979. Photo: Attributed to John Doman.
