Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship
The Met's Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship supports advanced research and training for conservators and scientists, offering access to the museum's collections, labs, and professional development opportunities.
Funder: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Junior fellows: $47,000 stipend + $6,000 travel + health insurance offset; Senior fellows: $57,000 stipend + $6,000 travel + health insurance offset; 1-year duration.
Summary: Supports advanced training and independent research for conservators and scientists, providing access to The Met's resources and professional development opportunities.
Description
The Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art offers junior and senior conservators and scientists the opportunity to pursue advanced training or independent research. Fellows work closely with curators and are paired with a supervisor in their host department. The program provides access to The Met's extensive collections, libraries, research facilities, and laboratories, supporting the completion of scholarly manuscripts, dissertations, articles, conservation training, and research experiments. Fellows also engage in weekly professional development programs and present their research to the museum community and the public.
