Thanks to generous donors, both the University and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library have a variety of endowed and gift funds that provide some support for every student’s thesis research. There are also generous supplementary funding opportunities available to Winterthur Fellows; these may also fund thesis research expenses, conference attendance, presentation travel, and educational opportunities outside of the curriculum. Program staff and faculty make Fellows aware of these funding sources, application requirements, and deadlines throughout the year. Some external organizations, such as the Decorative Arts Trust, also sponsor research for specific topics. Winterthur faculty, staff, and alumni generally post this information or share it with fellows via email. Rather than being granted in a lump sum as a stipend, most supplementary funding for expenses is reimbursed upon the submission of receipts.