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

October 2026 (application deadline, projected)

$21,500 (3 months) or $43,000 (6 months) stipend; includes housing, travel stipend, office, and research resources

Supports advanced, interdisciplinary research on ancient arts and cultures through residential fellowships at the Getty Villa in Malibu.

--- ## Description The Getty Scholars Program at the Villa offers residential fellowships to support distinguished and emerging researchers pursuing advanced scholarship on the arts and cultures of antiquity. Scholars are hosted at the Getty Villa in Malibu, where they engage with the museum’s renowned collections of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art, as well as conservation labs and a specialized reference library. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary and comparative research on the interconnectedness of the ancient Mediterranean and neighboring regions, with each year structured around a specific annual theme. Scholars join a vibrant international community, participate in weekly lectures, and benefit from dedicated time and resources to advance their independent research. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Three-month residency: $21,500 stipend - Six-month residency: $43,000 stipend - Additional benefits: office at the Getty Villa, research assistance, travel stipend for relocation to Los Angeles, apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, and an available healthcare option - Terms are current as of July 2024 and may be subject to change in future cycles --- ## Eligibility - Open to scholars of all nationalities working in the arts, humanities, or social sciences - Intended for established researchers and professionals who have held a PhD for at least 5 years and/or have a strong record of publication and professional activity - Applicants who received their degree after September 1, 2022, should apply for postdoctoral fellowships (note: postdoctoral fellowships will not be offered at the Getty Villa in 2026–27 but may be available at the Getty Research Institute) - Previous Getty Scholar awardees must wait six years before reapplying - Getty staff and immediate family members are not eligible --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [Getty Foundation Grant Portal](https://getty.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) - Required materials: - Project proposal (max 5 pages, double-spaced) addressing the annual theme, scholarly contribution, research plan, and use of Getty resources - Curriculum vitae (CV) - Optional writing sample (max 20 pages, double-spaced) - Letters of reference are **not** required - Applications are reviewed by a committee of Getty staff and subject experts, with decisions based on project quality, alignment with the theme, scholarly impact, and applicant qualifications - Notification of decisions is typically provided approximately six months after the application deadline --- ## Additional Information - The 2026–27 annual theme is anticipated to be "The Classical World in Context: Religious Experience in Antiquity," focusing on the diversity and interaction of religious practices across the ancient Mediterranean and neighboring regions. - Priority is given to projects employing interdisciplinary, comparative, transregional, and diachronic approaches. - For further details on eligibility and program structure, see the [residential grants FAQ](https://www.getty.edu/funding/residential-grants/faqs/). --- ## External Links - [Getty Scholars Program at the Villa – Program Page](https://www.getty.edu/projects/villa-scholars-program) - [Getty Foundation Grant Portal](https://getty.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) - [Getty Residential Grants FAQ](https://www.getty.edu/funding/residential-grants/faqs/) - [Getty Foundation – Funding Areas](https://www.getty.edu/foundation/funding-areas/) - [Current and Past Themes and Scholars](https://www.getty.edu/projects/villa-scholars-program/past-themes-and-scholars) - [Getty Scholar Alumni Exchange](https://scholaralumni.getty.edu/) - [Online Grants Database](https://www.getty.edu/foundation/grants) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Email | villascholars@getty.edu (Attn: Villa Scholar Grants)| | Foundation Info | [Contact page](https://www.getty.edu/about/contact) | | Phone | (310) 440-7300 | | Address | 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685 | ---

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