Guggenheim Fellowship 2027
The Guggenheim Fellowship is a prestigious annual award given by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to exceptional mid-career professionals in the creative arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
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%. The 2027 United States and Canada competition is now open. The deadline for applying is September 15, 2026 at 11:59 EST.
Eligibility
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
Rigor, fairness, and confidentiality
The Guggenheim Foundation draws upon a network of several hundred advisers to carefully assess each application. Multiple layers of review ensure that evaluations are impartial, comprehensive, and of the highest possible standard. Advisers’ identities are confidential, guaranteeing a fair and meticulous review and ensuring that the focus stays squarely on the merit and originality of the work submitted.
We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on applications.
Please note that the Guggenheim Foundation charges no fees and has no affiliated application consultants or application advisors. No third-party service has inside information on, or influence over, our selection process. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Application and more details: https://www.gf.org/program/how-to-apply
