Fellow
 The Metropolitan Museum of Art | |
 United States, New York, New York | |
 Aug 06, 2025 | |
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Join a community of scholars from various disciplines, backgrounds, perspectives, and training. Their individual interests and research, requiring close study of objects, collectively activates and uplifts 5,000 years of human creativity represented in The Met collection. Learn more here. The History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowship supports independent research projects that make use of the extensive Met collection and Museum resources. Intended for the close study of objects, artworks, and visual traditions, this fellowship encourages original scholarship that advances critical perspectives within the applicant's field. During their fellowship term, fellows spend the majority of their time pursuing their proposed projects and developing their work in collaboration with departmental supervisors, fellow cohort members, and staff across the Museum. Fields of study may include, but are not limited to, the history of art and architecture, critical theory, media studies, anthropology, and archaeology. Depending on the needs of their host curatorial department, as well as the relevance of their research interests, fellows might be asked to assist with upcoming projects and exhibitions. However, not all departments request this support. The Interdisciplinary Fellowship 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. Applicants may propose a project exploring the intersections between public practice, education, and the humanities; however, this fellowship is not intended to culminate in an exhibition, performance, or public program. Interdisciplinary fellows are embedded in one department but often work with additional staff across departments. Conservators and scientists work in close collaboration with curators to study, preserve, and conserve works of art across The Met collection. The Met is home to a world-renowned network of conservation facilities, designed to meet the complex needs of its holdings. The Museum welcomes fellowship applications from junior and senior conservators and scientists to pursue advanced training and independent research projects. Fellows are paired with a supervisor or primary contact within their host department to guide them as they navigate our extensive resources. Fellows 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. Read our FAQ here. Please apply directly on our website. History of Art and Visual Culture - PhD candidates through senior postdoctoral scholars are eligible to apply. MA students and PhD students who have not yet defended their dissertation proposal are not eligible. Interdisciplinary - The interdisciplinary fellowship is open to candidates holding a graduate degree at the MA level or beyond. Scientific Research and Conservation - MA graduates, PhD candidates, postdoctoral scholars, and senior scientists and researchers are eligible to apply. Junior fellows are those applicants who have recently completed graduate-level training, such as a master's degree, or who are currently pursuing a PhD. Applicants for junior fellowships must have an MA in-hand by the application deadline date. recblid 59sc98hsinu22zhdb6urfao047vgda | |