Fellowship
Theodore Rousseau Fellowship
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Award
USD 47K–57K
Closing date
Closed
Location
Global
For
Individuals
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
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