The Folger Institute offers long-term fellowships for the 2026-2027 academic year, providing $70,000 for a standard 9-month period to support full-time scholarly work drawing on the Folger's collections and programs. Fellows may take up to 3 months virtually as part of the fellowship schedule. Applications are due December 15, 2025 (11:59 PM ET).
The Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation invites proposals from visual artists creating work that fosters human connection and climate consciousness. In its inaugural year, the foundation will award two $50,000 major grants and three $8,000 emerging artist grants (unrestricted awards, no application fee). Application deadline: December 30, 2025 (11:59 PM EST).
The Morgan Drawing Institute and the Menil Drawing Institute (Houston) offer a 3-9 month research fellowship supporting independent projects on the history, theory, interpretation, or cultural meaning of drawing. The Morgan-Menil Fellow is expected to spend part of the fellowship in residence at The Morgan Library & Museum (New York) and another part at the Menil Collection, with time devoted primarily to the research project and participation in Drawing Institute programs. Stipend is commensurate with experience: $4,000/month (pre-doctoral), $4,850/month (post-doctoral within seven years of PhD), or $5,100/month (mid-career), plus a modest travel allowance. Application deadline: December 15, 2025.
The Games for Change Student Challenge 2026 is open for submissions of original games, artwork, and trailers. Winners may receive recognition, inclusion in the Student Challenge Arcade, technology prizes, and a $10,000 scholarship. Submission deadline: March 30, 2026 (11:59 PM PT).
NewImages Festival (Paris) is calling for XR projects for its XR Competition, open to VR, AR, mixed reality, narrative video games, hybrid performances, and other innovative formats. Eligible works are completed in 2025 or by March 2026 (no premiere required). Selected projects are showcased at the festival and can compete for awards including the Grand Prize (6,000€) and Impact Award (3,000€). Call open until January 8, 2026. Festival runs April 8-12, 2026 at la Cité des sciences et de l'industrie.
Reality Hack at MIT is accepting applications for the 2026 Art Grant, supporting artists to propose, create, and execute artistic work for Reality Hack 2026 on MIT's campus. Works are intended to shape the event space and design and be experienced by attendees over the event week. Grant amount ranges from $100 to $3,500. Deadline: December 24, 2025.
Meaningful XR (MXR) invites submissions for its 2026 conference. The event runs May 30-31, 2026 in Portland, Oregon, with hybrid options for posters and remote participation in selected sessions and social events (via headset, computer, or mobile). Physical attendance of at least one author is required for papers, panels, and demos. Submission deadline: February 20, 2026. Decisions announced April 1, 2026.
