The Davidson Family Fellowship was established in 1996 by a generous gift from the Davidson Family Charitable Foundation. It provides support for scholars holding a PhD (or equivalent) or for PhD candidates to work on research projects that advance scholarship on American art by connecting with objects in the Carter's collection. During their stay, all fellows are expected to actively participate in the scholarly life of the Museum, and at the end of their appointment they are asked to present research progress in the form of a lecture or roundtable discussion. Applicants may receive a stipend, from a minimum one-month to a maximum four-month period of full-time research at the Museum. Housing and travel expenses are to be managed and funded by the fellow, although the Museum is available for assistance in locating accommodations. Successful candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of the history of American art and culture. Preference will be given to projects that most fully leverage the complement of collections and research resources available at the Museum. Applicants must submit the following as a single PDF file: a description of the applicant's proposed project, including work plan and projected length of stay; curriculum vitae; and the synopsis of Master's Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.