Getty Post-Baccalaureate Conservation Internships - Getty Foundation
The Getty Post-Baccalaureate Conservation Internships offer a year of hands-on museum conservation training and mentorship for underrepresented post-baccalaureates preparing for graduate study.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (full application) | November 2026 (letter of recommendation, 5:00 p.m. PT)
Funding Amounts: $45,500 stipend for 12 months, plus $1,500 relocation stipend and up to $4,000 for coursework/professional development
Summary: A yearlong, paid internship offering hands-on conservation experience and professional support to prepare underrepresented post-baccalaureates for graduate study in museum conservation.
Key Information: Onsite in Los Angeles; prior conservation experience is required; U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and DACA recipients eligible.
Description
The Getty Post-Baccalaureate Conservation Internships are designed to increase participation of students from underrepresented backgrounds in graduate programs related to museum conservation. This yearlong, immersive program provides hands-on conservation work, mentorship, and professional development. Interns spend six months at Getty Center or Getty Villa conservation studios and labs, followed by six months at a Los Angeles-area museum or another Getty department. The program aims to address barriers faced by underrepresented groups by offering practical training, financial support, and access to prerequisite coursework and academic advising, thereby preparing participants for successful application to competitive conservation graduate programs.
