Terra Foundation Research Travel Grants provide support for research on topics concerning American art and visual culture prior to 1980. These grants enable scholars outside the United States to consult resources that are only available within the United States. Grant funding is available for short-term travel that gives scholars:

• An opportunity to discover new source material;
• Experience works of art first-hand in museums and private collections;
• Make contact with artists, art dealers, archivists, curators, university scholars, etc.;
• Consult local archives and library collections;
• Establish professional networks for future research.

Deadlines –

Applications are due January 15, 2017. Awards will be announced in April 2017.