The Asian Art Museum has invited residents of Asia, the Pacific Islands, or the US to apply for the Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship Program. It’s a fully funded program that hosts two emerging curators, one from Asia and one from the United States.
The Asian Art Museum is one of the biggest museums and cultural hubs in the United States, established in 1966. It features thousands of Asian artworks collected over 6,000 years, ranging from ancient jade and ceramics to contemporary, immersive, and pop-culture exhibitions.
The Margaret F Williams Memorial Fellowship Program will span three months in the United States (from 01 June to 31 August 2026). Interested participants must follow the guidelines and submit their applications by 24 March 2026.
Details of Margaret F Williams Memorial Fellowship 2026
Read the details about the Margaret F Williams Memorial Fellowship Program in the United States announced by the Asian Art Museum here.
| Organisation | Asian Art Museum in San Francisco |
| Host Country | USA |
| Fellowship Type | Fully Funded |
| Fellowship Duration | 3 Months |
| Gender | Both Male & Female |
| Deadline | 24 March 2026 |
Theme of the Fellowship
Below is the theme of the Margaret F Williams Memorial Fellowship Program in the United States, announced by the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.
- Fellows’ personal background will help build lasting relationships and educational initiatives within diverse communities.
- Fellows will research local, global, and digital environments to examine community-centred institutional models.
- The fellows will redesign former museum exhibits to reflect relevance, active participation, and modern dialogue.
Benefits of Fellowship
The Margaret F Williams Memorial Fellowship Program in the United States, announced by the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, offers the following benefits.
- Fellows will receive round-trip airfare and transportation to & from San Francisco.
- Fellows will receive free accommodation till the completion of the fellowship.
- Fellows will receive a daily allowance and a $7,500 study-tour grant to support self-designed research.
- Fellows will receive mentorship opportunities from museum leadership and the Contemporary Art Department.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the Margaret F Williams Memorial Fellowship Program in the United States, announced by the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, must meet the given qualifications.
- You must be a resident of Asia, the Pacific Islands, or the US.
- You must be an emerging curator specialising in Asian or Asian American art.
- You will be preferred if you have a background in community-centred curatorial practice.
- You must be proficient in English.
- You must be available throughout the program.
How to Apply
You can apply for the Margaret F Williams Memorial Fellowship Program in the United States, announced by the Asian Art Museum, via the procedure below.
- Access the application form through the official application portal (click here).
- Sign up to make a new account and provide your complete details and documents by the deadline.
Documents Required for Margaret F Williams Memorial Fellowship 2026
- Passport
- CV
- Motivational letter
- Academic transcripts
- Two recommendation letters
Last Date to Apply
The Asian Art Museum will accept applications for the Margaret F Williams Memorial Fellowship Program in the United States by 24 March 2026.
FAQs
What benefits will Margaret F Williams Memorial Fellows receive?
- Round-trip airfare and transportation to & from San Francisco.
- Free accommodation.
- A daily allowance and a $7,500 study-tour grant to support self-designed research.
- Mentorship opportunities.
Please share the link to the fellowship application portal.
You can access the fellowship application form through the official application portal (click here).
How many curators will get the fellowship?
Two emerging curators, one from Asia and one from the US, will get the fellowship.
Has the host specified any educational degree requirements for the fellowship?
No, the host hasn’t specified any educational degree requirements for the fellowship apart from the listed criteria.
