[Getty Foundation](https://www.getty.edu/foundation)

November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$21,500 for a three-month residency; includes housing, travel stipend, research support, and optional healthcare

Three-month residencies for distinguished professionals to pursue independent research in cultural heritage conservation at the Getty Conservation Institute.

--- ## Description The Conservation Guest Scholars program, administered by the Getty Foundation through the Getty Conservation Institute, offers established professionals in the field of cultural heritage conservation the opportunity to undertake independent research during a three-month residency in Los Angeles. Scholars benefit from access to the Getty Center and Getty Villa’s collections and resources, engage with a vibrant intellectual community, and may use available science laboratories. The program is designed to foster innovative research and new perspectives in conservation, supporting projects that will advance the field and benefit from Getty’s unique environment. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $21,500 stipend for a three-month residency (September–December, January–March, or April–June) - Additional benefits include: - Apartment in Getty scholar housing complex (housing provided) - Travel stipend - Research assistance - Optional healthcare Terms are current as of August 2025 and may be subject to change in future cycles. --- ## Eligibility - Open to professionals and scholars of any nationality working in conservation, historic preservation, heritage science, and related fields. - Applicants must have at least seven years of professional experience and a strong record of publications or contributions to the field. - Not open to postdoctoral research or projects contributing to a PhD or other academic degree. - Recent PhDs in relevant sciences should apply to the [Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science](https://www.getty.edu/projects/postdoctoral-fellowship-conservation-science/). - Previous Conservation Guest Scholar recipients may reapply after a six-year waiting period. - Current Getty staff and their immediate family are not eligible. - The program is fully residential; remote fellowships are not offered. - Visa support is available for international scholars. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Getty Foundation Grant Portal](https://getty.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) (portal opens in August preceding the deadline). - Required materials: - Project proposal (max 5 pages, double-spaced) including project description, methodology, expected outcome, contribution to the field, qualifications, and benefits from Getty resources. - Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Selected bibliography (max 2 pages, single-spaced) - No letters of reference are required or considered. - Applicants may apply for multiple Getty grants in the same year but cannot hold more than one simultaneously. - Notification of decisions is typically sent by March or April following the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Residence is required for the full term; family members are welcome and some pet-friendly housing is available. - Use of science laboratories is possible but subject to availability; scholars must be prepared to work independently of Getty Conservation Institute staff. - The program encourages participation from individuals from groups underrepresented in cultural heritage conservation. - For more information, consult the [Residential Grants FAQs](https://www.getty.edu/funding/residential-grants/faqs/). --- ## External Links - [Conservation Guest Scholars Program Details](https://www.getty.edu/projects/conservation-guest-scholars) - [Getty Foundation Grant Portal](https://getty.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) - [Getty Residential Grants FAQs](https://www.getty.edu/funding/residential-grants/faqs/) - [Overview of Getty Residential Scholar and Fellow Program](https://www.getty.edu/osip/scholars_fellows/index.html) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | Program questions | [gcischolars@getty.edu](mailto:gcischolars@getty.edu) | | General inquiries | [visitorservices@getty.edu](mailto:visitorservices@getty.edu) | | Phone | (310) 440-7300 | | Contact form | [Getty Contact Page](https://www.getty.edu/about/contact) |

Conservation Guest Scholars

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