Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship
The Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art supports advanced research and training for conservators and scientists using the Met’s collections and facilities.
Funder: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Due Dates: November 12, 2026
Funding Amounts: Junior fellows: $53,000 stipend; Senior fellows: $63,000 stipend; both receive $6,000 travel allowance and monthly health insurance supplement; 12-month duration.
Summary: Supports advanced research and training for conservators and scientists utilizing The Met’s resources, collections, and conservation facilities.
Key Information: Open to international and US applicants; all materials must be submitted online by the deadline.
Description
The Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art offers junior and senior conservators and scientists an immersive opportunity to pursue independent research and advanced training within The Met’s world-class conservation facilities. Fellows collaborate with curators and are paired with supervisors in their host departments, gaining access to the Museum’s collections, research labs, libraries, and scholarly resources. The fellowship is designed to support a wide range of scholarly and conservation projects, from completing manuscripts and dissertations to conducting hands-on scientific research, all within a vibrant museum community dedicated to art preservation and study.
