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data-accordion-content-inner> <div class="wysiwyg--paragraph wysiwyg pb-40 pt-20"> <p>A Guggenheim Fellowship is a grant awarded to an exceptional individual as they pursue a project that is meaningful to them. These awards are entirely application-based and and intended for mid-career individuals. Each year, the Guggenheim Foundation awards these Fellowships to around 175 people in over 50 different fields in the creative arts, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li data-accordion-item class=""> <h3 class="flex w-full"><button class="border-t border-subtle dark-mode:border-dark-primary effect-focus rounded-xs group w-full flex gap-x-20 justify-between items-center py-16 effect-color hover:text-accent f-body-01" id="AccordionLabele8fadf25-ffe6-4aec-a139-b7399fb606081" data-accordion-trigger data-accordion-open="false" data-accordion-index="1" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="AccordionIteme8fadf25-ffe6-4aec-a139-b7399fb606081"> <span class="">How do I apply for a Guggenheim Fellowship?</span> <div class="relative ml-16 flex-none w-20 h-20 pointer-events-none"> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=false]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#plus-20"></use> </svg> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=true]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#minus-20"></use> </svg> </div> </button></h3> <div class="data-[accordion-open=false]:h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 ease-out data-[accordion-open=true]:overflow-unset" id="AccordionIteme8fadf25-ffe6-4aec-a139-b7399fb606081" data-accordion-content data-accordion-open="false" data-set-fixed-height="false" role="region" aria-labelledby="AccordionLabele8fadf25-ffe6-4aec-a139-b7399fb606081" aria-hidden="true" inert> <div class="" data-accordion-content-inner> <div class="wysiwyg--paragraph wysiwyg pb-40 pt-20"> <p>You can learn about applying for a Guggenheim Fellowship <a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="" href="/program/how-to-apply">here</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li data-accordion-item class=""> <h3 class="flex w-full"><button class="border-t border-subtle dark-mode:border-dark-primary effect-focus rounded-xs group w-full flex gap-x-20 justify-between items-center py-16 effect-color hover:text-accent f-body-01" id="AccordionLabelc77552e9-efad-42d4-a711-ea67cd3bdd322" data-accordion-trigger data-accordion-open="false" data-accordion-index="2" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="AccordionItemc77552e9-efad-42d4-a711-ea67cd3bdd322"> <span class="">Am I eligible to apply for a Guggenheim Fellowship?</span> <div class="relative ml-16 flex-none w-20 h-20 pointer-events-none"> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=false]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#plus-20"></use> </svg> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=true]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#minus-20"></use> </svg> </div> </button></h3> <div class="data-[accordion-open=false]:h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 ease-out data-[accordion-open=true]:overflow-unset" id="AccordionItemc77552e9-efad-42d4-a711-ea67cd3bdd322" data-accordion-content data-accordion-open="false" data-set-fixed-height="false" role="region" aria-labelledby="AccordionLabelc77552e9-efad-42d4-a711-ea67cd3bdd322" aria-hidden="true" inert> <div class="" data-accordion-content-inner> <div class="wysiwyg--paragraph wysiwyg pb-40 pt-20"> <p>Good candidates have demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts and exhibit great promise for their future endeavors. The Fellowship is open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States and Canada. You can learn more <a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="" href="/program/how-to-apply#eligibility-criteria">here</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li data-accordion-item class=""> <h3 class="flex w-full"><button class="border-t border-subtle dark-mode:border-dark-primary effect-focus rounded-xs group w-full flex gap-x-20 justify-between items-center py-16 effect-color hover:text-accent f-body-01" id="AccordionLabel7efe9b81-d241-4420-a632-295ed38e226d3" data-accordion-trigger data-accordion-open="false" data-accordion-index="3" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="AccordionItem7efe9b81-d241-4420-a632-295ed38e226d3"> <span class="">When is the deadline to apply? Is the deadline final?</span> <div class="relative ml-16 flex-none w-20 h-20 pointer-events-none"> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=false]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#plus-20"></use> </svg> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=true]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#minus-20"></use> </svg> </div> </button></h3> <div class="data-[accordion-open=false]:h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 ease-out data-[accordion-open=true]:overflow-unset" id="AccordionItem7efe9b81-d241-4420-a632-295ed38e226d3" data-accordion-content data-accordion-open="false" data-set-fixed-height="false" role="region" aria-labelledby="AccordionLabel7efe9b81-d241-4420-a632-295ed38e226d3" aria-hidden="true" inert> <div class="" data-accordion-content-inner> <div class="wysiwyg--paragraph wysiwyg pb-40 pt-20"> <p>You can find all the information about deadlines on our <a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="" href="/program/how-to-apply">How to Apply</a> page. Late applications are not accepted.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li data-accordion-item class=""> <h3 class="flex w-full"><button class="border-t border-subtle dark-mode:border-dark-primary effect-focus rounded-xs group w-full flex gap-x-20 justify-between items-center py-16 effect-color hover:text-accent f-body-01" id="AccordionLabel1452dc89-0aa9-4f52-92d7-e21df31044474" data-accordion-trigger data-accordion-open="false" data-accordion-index="4" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="AccordionItem1452dc89-0aa9-4f52-92d7-e21df31044474"> <span class="">What is the amount of the grant?</span> <div class="relative ml-16 flex-none w-20 h-20 pointer-events-none"> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=false]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#plus-20"></use> </svg> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=true]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#minus-20"></use> </svg> </div> </button></h3> <div class="data-[accordion-open=false]:h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 ease-out data-[accordion-open=true]:overflow-unset" id="AccordionItem1452dc89-0aa9-4f52-92d7-e21df31044474" data-accordion-content data-accordion-open="false" data-set-fixed-height="false" role="region" aria-labelledby="AccordionLabel1452dc89-0aa9-4f52-92d7-e21df31044474" aria-hidden="true" inert> <div class="" data-accordion-content-inner> <div class="wysiwyg--paragraph wysiwyg pb-40 pt-20"> <p>The amounts of grants vary, and the Foundation does not guarantee it will fully fund any project. Working with a fixed annual budget, the Foundation strives to allocate its funds as equitably as possible, taking into consideration the Fellows’ other resources and the purpose and scope of their plans. Members of the teaching profession receiving sabbatical leave on full or part salary are eligible for appointment, as are those holding other fellowships and appointments at research centers.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li data-accordion-item class=""> <h3 class="flex w-full"><button class="border-t border-subtle dark-mode:border-dark-primary effect-focus rounded-xs group w-full flex gap-x-20 justify-between items-center py-16 effect-color hover:text-accent f-body-01" id="AccordionLabel34021e91-9496-4909-ae12-007e7808159a5" data-accordion-trigger data-accordion-open="false" data-accordion-index="5" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="AccordionItem34021e91-9496-4909-ae12-007e7808159a5"> <span class="">When will I find out if I received a Fellowship?</span> <div class="relative ml-16 flex-none w-20 h-20 pointer-events-none"> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=false]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#plus-20"></use> </svg> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=true]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#minus-20"></use> </svg> </div> </button></h3> <div class="data-[accordion-open=false]:h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 ease-out data-[accordion-open=true]:overflow-unset" id="AccordionItem34021e91-9496-4909-ae12-007e7808159a5" data-accordion-content data-accordion-open="false" data-set-fixed-height="false" role="region" aria-labelledby="AccordionLabel34021e91-9496-4909-ae12-007e7808159a5" aria-hidden="true" inert> <div class="" data-accordion-content-inner> <div class="wysiwyg--paragraph wysiwyg pb-40 pt-20"> <p>All applicants will be notified of the results as soon as possible after the Trustees confirm the new Fellowship appointments. Typically, this occurs in mid-April.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li data-accordion-item class=""> <h3 class="flex w-full"><button class="border-t border-subtle dark-mode:border-dark-primary effect-focus rounded-xs group w-full flex gap-x-20 justify-between items-center py-16 effect-color hover:text-accent f-body-01" id="AccordionLabele200cb0e-4551-473a-90bc-d4794789b5156" data-accordion-trigger data-accordion-open="false" data-accordion-index="6" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="AccordionIteme200cb0e-4551-473a-90bc-d4794789b5156"> <span class="">Does the Guggenheim Foundation provide grants to institutions or other organizations?</span> <div class="relative ml-16 flex-none w-20 h-20 pointer-events-none"> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=false]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#plus-20"></use> </svg> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=true]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#minus-20"></use> </svg> </div> </button></h3> <div class="data-[accordion-open=false]:h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 ease-out data-[accordion-open=true]:overflow-unset" id="AccordionIteme200cb0e-4551-473a-90bc-d4794789b5156" data-accordion-content data-accordion-open="false" data-set-fixed-height="false" role="region" aria-labelledby="AccordionLabele200cb0e-4551-473a-90bc-d4794789b5156" aria-hidden="true" inert> <div class="" data-accordion-content-inner> <div class="wysiwyg--paragraph wysiwyg pb-40 pt-20"> <p>No. We pride ourselves on supporting individuals, not institutions or organizations. </p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li data-accordion-item class=""> <h3 class="flex w-full"><button class="border-t border-subtle dark-mode:border-dark-primary effect-focus rounded-xs group w-full flex gap-x-20 justify-between items-center py-16 effect-color hover:text-accent f-body-01" id="AccordionLabelc3e538f8-fce8-46b0-9b7e-a9ec69e2e67d7" data-accordion-trigger data-accordion-open="false" data-accordion-index="7" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="AccordionItemc3e538f8-fce8-46b0-9b7e-a9ec69e2e67d7"> <span class="">If I've already received a Fellowship, can I apply again?</span> <div class="relative ml-16 flex-none w-20 h-20 pointer-events-none"> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=false]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#plus-20"></use> </svg> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 group-data-[accordion-open=true]:opacity-100" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true" > <use xlink:href="#minus-20"></use> </svg> </div> </button></h3> <div class="data-[accordion-open=false]:h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 ease-out data-[accordion-open=true]:overflow-unset" id="AccordionItemc3e538f8-fce8-46b0-9b7e-a9ec69e2e67d7" data-accordion-content data-accordion-open="false" data-set-fixed-height="false" role="region" aria-labelledby="AccordionLabelc3e538f8-fce8-46b0-9b7e-a9ec69e2e67d7" aria-hidden="true" inert> <div class="" data-accordion-content-inner> <div class="wysiwyg--paragraph wysiwyg pb-40 pt-20"> <p>Sorry, no. Additional Fellowships are not granted. Although in the early years of the Foundation, Fellows were sometimes granted additional Fellowships or renewals, the Foundation has discontinued that practice.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li data-accordion-item class=""> <h3 class="flex w-full"><button class="border-t border-subtle dark-mode:border-dark-primary effect-focus rounded-xs group w-full flex gap-x-20 justify-between items-center py-16 effect-color hover:text-accent f-body-01" id="AccordionLabel483b6443-6605-40ec-a715-cfbe218387118" data-accordion-trigger data-accordion-open="false" data-accordion-index="8" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="AccordionItem483b6443-6605-40ec-a715-cfbe218387118"> <span class="">Are you hiring?</span> <div class="relative ml-16 flex-none w-20 h-20 pointer-events-none"> <svg width="20" height="20" fill="none" class="w-20 h-20 top-0 left-0 absolute transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out pointer-events-none dark-mode:text-inverse text-primary opacity-0 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