Theodore Rousseau Fellowship

About this opportunity

The Theodore Rousseau Fellowship supports scholars whose projects require travel for close study of painting collections in Europe. This is the only fellowship that does not require residency at The Met. The structure of the fellowship encourages broad connections with European institutions, allowing fellows to engage with works of art, archives, and scholarly communities beyond The Met. Applicants should propose a specific, independent research project that relates to The Met collection, while pursuing complementary research in European paintings collections. Their research need not be entirely focused on European art; however, it should deeply engage with collections of paintings in Europe. Although the fellowship is off site, the fellow is assigned a Met supervisor who provides guidance and mentorship throughout the fellowship period. The fellow may elect to visit or spend a limited amount of time at The Met during the fellowship period if they choose.

12 - 13 mo

4 months

research art history painting European paintings museum collections curatorial research art conservation visual arts

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Residency

🇺🇸 United States

Region

United States

How to apply

Stages

1 single_stage

Required documents

cv · research_proposal · letters_of_recommendation · transcripts

Review process

Applications are first reviewed by relevant departments to assess quality and feasibility. Recommended proposals are then reviewed by The Met's Grants Committee, consisting of professional staff appointed by the Director and CEO. The committee evaluates the quality of the proposal, its significance to the field, relevance to The Met collection, and strength of recommendation letters.

Additional benefits

mentorship
travel_support
health_insurance

Restrictions

employment_restrictions

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