New York Fellowship 2028 in the USA (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the New York Fellowship 2028 by the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) in the United States. This six-month, fully funded fellowship offers artists, scholars, and arts professionals from eligible Asian countries an opportunity to experience the cultural life of New York City, exchange ideas with international peers, and develop their artistic practices. If you are interested in international cultural exchange, this fellowship may be worth considering. More details are below.

Overview of the New York Fellowship 2028

• Host Country: USA
• Location: New York
• Duration: 6 Months
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 10th November 2026

Financial Benefits

• Economy-class international airfare
• Accommodation and housing
• Food and daily living expenses
• Local transportation
• Mandatory travel health insurance
• Visa-related expenses
• Museum admissions, event tickets, and other eligible cultural activities

What Makes This Fellowship Worth Considering?

Selected fellows can benefit from:

• Six months of cultural immersion in New York City.
• Opportunities to attend exhibitions, performances, workshops, and discussions.
• Interaction with artists, scholars, cultural professionals, and ACC alumni.
• Opportunities to exchange ideas with fellows from different disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
• Guidance from ACC staff on fellowship activities, local resources, and settling into New York.
• A grant to help cover eligible travel, accommodation, insurance, and living expenses.

Eligible Fields and Disciplines

The eligible disciplines include:

• Architecture (Design, History, and Theory)
• Archaeology
• Art History
• Arts Administration
• Arts Criticism
• Conservation
• Crafts
• Curation
• Dance
• Ethnomusicology
• Film
• Literature
• Museum Studies
• Music
• Theater
• Visual Art

Fellowship Duration and Dates

The New York Fellowship runs for six months. Applicants may indicate their preferred cohort, but ACC makes the final assignment.

• First Cohort: January 1 – June 30, 2028
• Second Cohort: July 1 – December 31, 2028

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Citizenship or Residency: Applicants must be citizens or legal permanent residents of an ACC-eligible country, territory, or region.
• Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 21 years old by the start of the fellowship.
• Professional Experience: Applicants must have at least five years of experience in an eligible artistic or cultural discipline.
• English Proficiency: Applicants must be confident communicating in English and handling daily tasks independently, as required for the J-1 visa.
• Visa Requirement: Selected fellows must enter the United States on a J-1 visa sponsored by ACC.

Eligible Countries

How to Apply for the ACC New York Fellowship 2028?

The application process is online. For instructions on how to register in the GoApply portal. The Link to the official website is below.

APPLY FOR THE NEW YORK FELLOWSHIP BY ASIAN CULTURE COUNCIL

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