Guggenheim Fellowship 2027

The Guggenheim Fellowship is a mid-career award supporting the work of individuals who have made notable contributions to more than fifty fields across the arts, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary areas.

Each year, roughly 200 Fellows are selected through a rigorous competition that assesses both past accomplishments and future plans. Recent success rates have averaged around 5%. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorGuggenheim Foundation
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Fully Funded 

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada
• Be mid-career professionals who have made notable contributions to their field
• Propose a significant project and demonstrate that they are prepared to complete it at the highest level of excellence
• Apply as individuals or in pairs (i.e., two individuals working on the same project)

The following are not eligible to apply:

• Individuals who have already received a Guggenheim Fellowship
• Students currently enrolled in secondary, undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate programs
• Organizations, institutions, or other established groups

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Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Guggenheim Foundation on competition.gf.org to apply

Contact: Guggenheim Foundation

For more information, kindly visit Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship webpage.