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Guggenheim Fellowship
Guggenheim Fellowships are intended for individuals who have already demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts. Guggenheim Fellowships are grants made for a minimum of six months and a maximum of twelve months. The purpose of the Guggenheim Fellowship program is to help provide Fellows with blocks of time to work with as much creative freedom as possible. No special conditions are attached to the grants and Fellows may spend their grant funds in any way necessary to their work. The value of each Fellowship varies, and approximately 175 are awarded each year.
Further information on the upcoming round will soon be available through the Guggenheim Fellowship How to Apply page.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident 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).
Nomination Process
A completed online application form, includes:
- Contact information;
- Project information;
- Addresses;
- Employment History;
- Languages;
- Professional Memberships;
- Education;
- Supporting Documents
- List of professional memberships;
- Education;
- Supporting documents in PDF format:
- Career Narrative describing the applicant's accomplishments (4 pages maximum)
- Most significant Works, which should reflect publications if the applicant is a scientist or scholar, exhibitions if an artist, performances if a performer, etc.
- Statement of Plans outlining the project to be undertaken during the fellowship period, written in the first person (5 pages max.)
- Names and contact information of 3-4 referees who are familiar with the applicant's work and career;
Notes:
- Samples of the Applicant's Work might be requested from individuals in the arts
- Letters from expert referees are submitted directly to the foundation
Institutional Coordination & Support
Nominations supported by Awards & Distinctions will receive the following:
- Assistance with identifying suitable referees.
- Support for developing all written materials, and providing feedback and review (including access to templates, frameworks, and other resources).
- Assistance with navigating and completing required forms and documents.
- Document management: collecting and compiling all letters, forms, and written documents for submission to the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.
Program Resources
A list of Project Fields
Submission
The application is completed and submitted electronically.
Deadline(s)
| Date | Required Steps |
|---|---|
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July 21, 2026 |
Notice of Intent to Apply – email rwprizes@uwo.ca if you wish to have Research Awards & Distinctions support and coordination of your application. |
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September 1, 2026 |
If you are receiving institutional coordination and support on your nomination, submit drafts (Word version) of all of your required nomination documents noted above to rwprizes@uwo.ca. |
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September 15, 2026 |
Nomination submission deadline through the online portal. |
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September 29, 2026 |
Submission of requested work samples. |
EDID Supports
Western Research offers support and resources for knowledge mobilization, Indigenous Research, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization. You can complete a request for support form to receive more information or request additional support. If you are unsure if your project involves Indigenous research, it is recommended that you contact Western Research early for determination and support.
Contact Us
Potential nominators and nominees are encouraged to contact Research Awards & Distinctions at rwprizes@uwo.ca regarding Western Research support and coordination of your nomination.