Title:
2026 Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Archives Research Residency
Deadline:
11:59 pm (EST) 31 October 2025
Announcement Date:
31 January 2026
Announcement Method:
Results will be announced by January 31st via email to the applicants and through Cultivamos Cultura and OASis’ communication channels.
Organization:
The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation is pleased to announce an open call for applications to the sixth annual Archives Research Residency, a one- to three-week research intensive at the Rauschenberg Foundation Archives in New York City. The program provides support for accommodations and other expenses related to the visit.
The 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.
Founded Year:
not mentioned
Language:
English
Duration:
The residency will take place during one of three sessions:
• Spring: April 20 – May 15, 2026
• Summer: June 29 – July 17, 2026
• Fall: September 28 – October 23, 2026
Application Guidelines:
The application is online via Submittable.
> https://rauschenbergresidency.submittable.com/submit
- Personal information (incl.: mailing add., country, email)
- Applicant profile (incl.: bio, acadamic or instiitutional affiliation, CV or resume)
- Project (incl.: summary, narrarive, materials)
- Residency session and length
- Optional (incl.: professional field, work sample, etc.)
Eligibility:
Scholars, academics, artists, as well as non-traditional researchers are encouraged to apply. Applicants must:
Demonstrate a compelling need to use the archival material onsite at the Foundation;
Not have received a grant or other funding from the Foundation in the past 3 years; and
Be at the graduate level and above.
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.
Rewards:
not mentioned
Outcome:
not mentioned
Selection Procedure:
not mentioned
Social Media Links:
https://instagram.com/rauschenbergfoundation
Application Fees:
not mentioned
Participation Fees:
not mentioned
Residency Fees:
not mentioned
Accommodation Fee:
not mentioned
Paid by Artist:
not mentioned
Paid by Host:
- Airfare or Train: to and from NYC: Booked and paid by Foundation
Financial Assistance:
- Research Stipend Amount: $1,500 per week.
- As the residency does not include a per diem, stipends are typically used to cover local transit, meals, and other costs. Funds will be distributed two- to four-weeks prior to the start of the residency. Minimal reporting will be required at the end of the research period.
Fellowships:
not mentioned
Studio / Workspace:
not mentioned
Accommodation:
available to residents 50+ miles from NYC Residents will be provided a housing stipend. Housing in Manhattan may be available as an alternative, more information will become available closer to the start of the residency. This will be arranged after acceptance in dialogue with the resident.
Other Facilities:
not mentioned
Location:
381 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003, US
Airport:
not mentioned
Driving Instructions:
not mentioned
Contact Information:
support@submittable.com
Email:
support@submittable.com
Phone:
+1 (855) 467-8264, ext. 2