The Institute’s fellowship program is offered free of charge to arts managers from across the U.S. and around the world who are selected through a competitive application process. These fellows attend a 4-week program in residence at the University of Maryland each spring for three consecutive years. Fellowships include intensive academic training in nonprofit management, finance, planning, fundraising, evaluation, and marketing and access to leaders of cultural institutions from throughout the United States, including site visits to select institutions. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of working experience in an administrative capacity in an art or cultural organization and currently serve as an executive or department head with decision-making authority.