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Gary Metz Research Fellowship

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Gary Metz Research Fellowship — Center for Creative Photography
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  • Who Can Apply: An individual researching and writing about photographic theory; CCP fellowships may support academics, artists or others regardless of experience or education. No geographic restriction is stated.
  • The Focus: Research and writing on photographic theory relating to imagery and its impact on individuals and societies, and our relationship to images and the reasons that drive their creation, using CCP collections.
  • The Funding: The fellow receives an award of up to $2,500 to support research at CCP (e.g. travel, lodging, reproduction fees).
  • Key Requirements: Apply through CCP's shared 2027-28 Fellowship application form (Airtable) by January 19, 2027, 11:59pm MST (Arizona). The form asks for a CV/resume; a project description of up to 1,000 words (which CCP fellowship(s) you are applying for, your research questions and goals, the role of CCP collections, and the project's contribution); a list of the CCP collections central to the project, with accession numbers and/or AG identifiers and box numbers; and a statement of up to 500 words on the amount requested, how the funds will be used (e.g. travel, lodging, reproduction fees) and how long you need at CCP. Applicants are notified in early March.
DeadlineTuesday, January 19, 2027
AwardThe fellow receives an award of up to $2,500 to support research at the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson.
LocationTucson, AZ
Open toArtists worldwide
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesPhotographic theory, Research and writing
Application notesApply through the shared 2027-28 CCP Fellowship application form on Airtable (one form covers all CCP fellowships; name the fellowship(s) you are applying for in the project description). Required: CV/resume; project description (1,000-word limit); collections to be used, with accession numbers and/or AG identifiers and box numbers; and fellowship fund usage (500-word limit: amount requested, how funds support your work at CCP such as travel, lodging or reproduction fees, and the time needed). You will be asked whether you need a visa; CCP provides financial support for visas for visiting researchers. Deadline: January 19, 2027, 11:59pm MST (Arizona). Applicants are notified in early March. CCP's fellowship assessment rubric explains the selection criteria.
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