Fellowship•USA · New York

Asian Cultural Council New York Fellowship

Funding

Grant

Program dates

TBA

The New York Fellowship, run by the Asian Cultural Council (ACC), supports artists and arts and culture professionals from Asia for a six-month residency immersing in the cultural life of New York City and the United States. Fellows join a cohort, develop their practice, and build peer and professional networks. The program awards a $35,000 grant per fellow and arranges J-1 exchange-visitor visa sponsorship. Fellows choose one of two six-month cohorts beginning January or July 2027.

Benefits & funding

  • Grant of $35,000 USD for the six-month fellowship.
  • $3,000 USD travel advance toward airfare.
  • J-1 exchange-visitor visa sponsorship (DS-2019); ACC deducts the $220 DS-2019 fee and $675–800 travel health insurance from the grant.
  • Optional subsidized housing at International House New York (deducted $19,400–20,600 for six months if selected); fellows may also arrange their own housing.
  • Cohort-based peer learning, mentorship, and access to ACC’s alumni and arts network in New York.

Eligibility

  • Citizens or legal permanent residents of ACC’s eligible Asian countries, territories, and regions (see list below); applicants cannot be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents.
  • At least five years of professional experience in an eligible arts or culture discipline.
  • Over the age of 21 by the fellowship start.
  • Confident in English for daily communication and J-1 compliance.
  • Not currently pursuing university coursework or teaching; not a previous New York Fellowship recipient.

Application process

  1. 1
    Create or log in to a GoApply account on ACC’s application platform when the cycle opens (early October).
  2. 2
    Complete the New York Fellowship application, including your background, proposed activities, and discipline.
  3. 3
    Submit before the November deadline; shortlisted applicants are reviewed and notified ahead of the cohort start.

Program timeline

  1. Applications open on GoApply (2026 cycle)

    Oct 1, 2025

  2. Application deadline (2026 cycle)

    Nov 19, 2025

  3. First six-month cohort

    Jan 1, 2027 to Jun 30, 2027

  4. Second six-month cohort

    Jul 1, 2027 to Dec 31, 2027