Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship supports advanced research and training for conservators and scientists within the museum’s conservation and research departments.
Funder: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Junior fellows: $47,000 stipend; Senior fellows: $57,000 stipend; plus $6,000 travel allowance and health insurance supplement; one-year duration.
Summary: Supports advanced training and independent research for conservators and scientists within The Met’s conservation and scientific research departments.
Description
This fellowship offers junior and senior conservators and scientists the opportunity to conduct advanced training and independent research projects within The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s renowned conservation facilities. Fellows work closely with curators and expert staff, gaining access to the museum’s extensive collections, specialized laboratories, and libraries. The fellowship is designed to foster scholarly research, conservation training, and cross-disciplinary exchange in a collaborative museum environment, supporting professional growth and innovative research in cultural heritage science.
