OpenFieldFountain Graduate Studio Research Fellowship
One-year postgraduate fellowship supporting an emerging visual artist, ceramicist, or designer in developing a new body of work culminating in a solo public exhibition.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Recent graduate of an accredited Master of Fine Arts or Master of Design program
- English language proficiency
- English working proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Exhibition proposal, curriculum vitae, artist statement, and 15 documentation images
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters from prominent curators or graduate advisors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $18,000 award including dedicated waterfront studio space for 12 months
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Studio fees waived
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official NSCAD University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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