The research must involve the resources of the Architect of the Capitol, including the architectural drawings, manuscripts, and reference collections, or material on the Capitol in the Library of Congress, National Archives, or other specific collections identified in the applicant's proposal. Depending upon the scope of the proposal, the fellowship may be requested for a minimum of one month and a maximum of one year. It is expected that full time will be devoted to research during the tenure of the fellowship. Research space will be provided in the Curator's Office of the Architect of the Capitol. Travel and research expenses are to be covered by the monthly stipend.
Fellows are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation.
The selection committee will be composed of the Curator and the Staff Assistant for the Architect of the Capitol and three representatives of the United States Capitol Historical Society. Outside reviewers may be drawn from the National Museum of American Art and the National Building Museum. The final selection will be approved by the President of the United States Capitol Historical Society and the Architect of the Capitol. A brief report of accomplishments must be submitted to the Architect of the Capitol and to the United States Capitol Historical Society at the end of the fellowship period. Copies of the final written paper and any resulting publications must also be submitted.