Short Description
The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Archives Research Residency is an opportunity for researchers and scholars interested in visiting the Rauschenberg Foundation and its Archives in New York City. The program provides partial support for costs related that individuals may incur in order to do one- to three-week onsite research intensives onsite.
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. The Archives Research Residency supports continued scholarly and investigative use of these materials by supporting individuals that demonstrate a compelling need to use the archives and addressing financial barriers that may prohibit onsite access to the archives.
During a residency, researchers are provided with a dedicated workspace and comprehensive access to the archives materials, including expert staff to assist with research inquiries and help navigate the collections. Post-residency, residents are encouraged to share their research findings and engage with the wider community.
The application is open to all, and we welcome research that explores diverse perspectives beyond traditional art history.
Eligibility
The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation (RRF) will provide one-time project-based support to scholars, academics, artists, and other researchers who can demonstrate a compelling need to use the archival materials onsite at the foundation and who may face financial barriers to visiting. To be eligible, applicants must:
- not have received a grant or other funding from RRF in the past 3 years
- be at the graduate level and above or equivalent
The application is open to U.S.-based and international individuals. International recipients are responsible for ensuring they can travel legally to the United States. The Foundation is unable to sponsor visas or other travel documents.
Priority will be given to independent researchers, projects related to underrepresented topics/audiences, and those with significant distance to travel. Present and former staff, consultants, and former archives research residents are ineligible.
Submission Requirements
- Application Overview
o Name, Address and Country
o Academic or Institutional affiliation (if applicable) - Short Biography (50 words or fewer)
- Project Title and Summary (50 words or less)
- Project Narrative (500 words or fewer)
o Clear, well-described project narrative
o Anticipated outcome, including the project’s potential contribution to the researcher’s given field and/or projects targeted for wide distribution - List of materials from Rauschenberg Foundation Archives
o Materials can be searched on the Foundation’s archives collections and finding aids
o See Guide to Searching and Requesting Research Materials for instructions - Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Preferred sessions (spring, summer, fall) as well as selection of a one-, two-, and/or three-week residency
- Optional but encouraged: professional affiliations and links or uploads of previous work:
websites, publications, writings, digital projects, etc.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Research stipend of $1,500 USD per week, plus housing and airfare/train costs, depending on travel distance and residency length
Entry Fee
None
Location
New York, NY, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
- Residency Dates:
- Spring: April 20 – May 15, 2026
- Summer: June 29 – July 17, 2026
- Fall: September 28 – October 23, 2026
Website Link: https://www.rauschenbergfoundation.org/archives-research-residency
