Conservation Guest Scholars
The Conservation Guest Scholars program from the J. Paul Getty Trust supports independent research in cultural heritage conservation during a three-month residency at the Getty Conservation Institute.
Funder: J. Paul Getty Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline for 2027–2028 Conservation Guest Scholars, projected)
Funding Amounts: $21,500 for a three-month residency; includes housing, travel stipend, research assistance, and healthcare option
Summary: Three-month residency at the Getty Conservation Institute for accomplished conservation professionals to pursue independent research projects.
Description
The Conservation Guest Scholars program, administered by the Getty Conservation Institute (part of the J. Paul Getty Trust), offers established professionals in cultural heritage conservation the opportunity to undertake independent research during a three-month residency at the Getty Center or Getty Villa. Scholars engage with Getty’s intellectual community, utilize its research collections, and are supported with housing, a stipend, and other resources to advance innovative projects that contribute new knowledge and perspectives to the conservation field.
