Fellowship
Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Award
USD 47K–57K
Closing date
Closed
Location
Global
For
Individuals
About this opportunity
The Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship at The Metropolitan Museum of Art supports junior and senior conservators and scientists pursuing advanced training and independent research projects. Fellows work in close collaboration with curators to study, preserve, and conserve works of art across The Met collection. Fellows are paired with a supervisor within their host department and have access to The Met collection, staff, libraries, research facilities, labs, and the time and space needed to complete their manuscripts, doctoral dissertations, scholarly articles, conservation training, research experiments, and other pursuits. The fellowship runs for one academic year from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Junior fellows receive a stipend of $47,000 while senior fellows receive $57,000, plus an additional $6,000 for travel and a monthly payment to offset health insurance costs.
12 - 13 mo
February
Who can apply
Applicant Types
individual
Project Locations
🇺🇸 United States
Region
United States
Years from Degree
Up to 81 years
How to apply
Stages
- 1 single_stage
Required documents
cv · letters_of_recommendation · transcripts
Review process
Applications are first reviewed by relevant department staff to assess quality and feasibility. Qualifying proposals are recommended for review by The Met's Grants Committee, which consists of members appointed by the Museum's Director and CEO. The committee reviews all application materials using an evaluation rubric, then submits final award recommendations to the Director and CEO for approval.
Additional benefits
- mentorship
- networking
- travel_support
- health_insurance
- career_services
Restrictions
- employment_restrictions
Post-award obligations
- present_findings