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

October 1, 2025 (5:00 p.m. Los Angeles time)

$21,500 for a three-month residency; includes housing, travel stipend, workstation, and healthcare option

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

No letters of reference required; applicants must have at least seven years of professional experience.

--- ## Description The Conservation Guest Scholars Program, administered by the Getty Conservation Institute, offers established professionals and scholars in cultural heritage conservation the opportunity to pursue independent research projects during a three-month residency at either the Getty Center or Getty Villa in Los Angeles. Scholars benefit from access to Getty’s extensive research collections, participate in the vibrant intellectual community of Getty scholars, fellows, and interns, and engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary exchange. The program aims to foster new knowledge and perspectives in conservation, supporting projects that leverage Getty’s unique resources and advance the field. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: October 1, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (Los Angeles time, GMT-7) - Notification of decision: March or April 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Stipend: $21,500 for a three-month residency (September–December, January–March, or April–June) - Additional support includes: - Apartment in Getty scholar housing complex (families and a limited number of pets allowed) - Workstation at the Conservation Institute - Research assistance - Travel stipend - Optional healthcare coverage Terms are current as of August 2025 and subject to change. --- ## Eligibility - Open to researchers and practitioners of all nationalities working in conservation, historic preservation, heritage science, and related fields. - Minimum of seven years of professional experience and a record of publications or significant contributions to the field required. - Individuals from groups underrepresented in cultural heritage conservation are encouraged to apply. - Not eligible: proposals for postdoctoral research or research contributing to a PhD or other academic degree; recent PhDs in chemistry/physical/material sciences (should apply to the [Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science](https://www.getty.edu/projects/postdoctoral-fellowship-conservation-science/)). - Prior Conservation Guest Scholar recipients may reapply after a six-year waiting period. - Current Getty staff and their immediate family members are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [Getty Foundation Grant Portal](https://getty.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new). - Chrome browser is recommended; Firefox and Safari are also supported. - Required materials: - Project proposal (max 5 pages, double-spaced) with: 1. Project description 2. Methodology (specify which components will be pursued at Getty) 3. Expected outcomes 4. Contribution to the conservation field 5. Applicant qualifications 6. Benefits from Getty resources - Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Selected bibliography (max 2 pages, single-spaced; cite works other than your own) - No letters of reference are required or considered. - Proposals requiring use of Getty’s science laboratories may be considered, but access is not guaranteed and scholars must be prepared to work independently of Science department staff. --- ## Additional Information - Scholars are required to be in residence in Los Angeles for the duration of the grant; remote fellowships are not available. - Families and a limited number of pets are welcome in scholar housing. - Shuttle service is available between scholar housing and the Getty Center on weekdays. - Scholars participate in shared activities with other Getty scholars and fellows, fostering interdisciplinary exchange. - See the [Getty Residential Scholar and Fellow Program overview](https://www.getty.edu/osip/scholars_fellows/index.html) for details on stipends, housing, healthcare, and program expectations. - Related opportunities include the [Getty Scholars Program](https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-scholars-program/) and [Library Research Grants](https://www.getty.edu/projects/library-research-grants). --- ## External Links - [Conservation Guest Scholars Program Overview](https://www.getty.edu/projects/conservation-guest-scholars/) - [Getty Foundation Grant Portal (application submission)](https://getty.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) - [Getty Residential Scholar and Fellow Program Details](https://www.getty.edu/osip/scholars_fellows/index.html) - [Frequently Asked Questions for Residential Grants](https://www.getty.edu/funding/residential-grants/faqs/) - [Getty Scholar Housing Information](https://www.getty.edu/osip/scholars_fellows/scholar_housing.html) - [Past Conservation Guest Scholars](https://www.getty.edu/projects/conservation-guest-scholars/past-conservation-guest-scholars) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Program inquiries | [gcischolars@getty.edu](mailto:gcischolars@getty.edu) | | Grant portal/application support | [grantsadmin@getty.edu](mailto:grantsadmin@getty.edu) | | General Getty Foundation inquiries | [visitorservices@getty.edu](mailto:visitorservices@getty.edu) | | Phone | (310) 440-7300 | | Getty Foundation homepage | [https://www.getty.edu/foundation](https://www.getty.edu/foundation) | ---

Conservation Guest Scholars

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