Interdisciplinary Fellowship

The Interdisciplinary Fellowship at The Metropolitan Museum of Art supports scholars whose projects lie at the intersection of various disciplines and methodologies. It encourages cross-departmental projects that explore connections between various cultures and Met collections, bridging the visual arts and other disciplines in the humanities and sciences. Interdisciplinary fellows hail from a wide range of fields including anthropology, archaeology, critical theory, education, ethnic studies, film studies, gender studies, history, linguistics, literature, media studies, medicine, musicology, performance, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, and sociology. Fellows are embedded in one department but often work with additional staff across departments. All fellows must be in residence at The Met for the entirety of their 12-month term from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The fellowship is not intended to culminate in an exhibition, performance, or public program but rather supports research utilizing the Museum's resources, collections, and intellectual community.