Getty Scholars Program at the Villa
Getty Villa residencies support advanced interdisciplinary research on ancient Mediterranean arts and cultures, connecting scholars with world-class collections and fostering global scholarly exchange.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: Three-month residency: $21,500 | Six-month residency: $43,000 | Includes housing, travel stipend, office, and healthcare option
Summary: Residencies supporting advanced research on the arts and cultures of antiquity at the Getty Villa, fostering interdisciplinary scholarship and intellectual exchange.
Description
The Getty Scholars Program at the Villa offers residential fellowships to support advanced research on the arts and cultures of antiquity. Scholars in residence engage deeply with the Getty Villa’s world-class collections of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art, conservation labs, and a specialized reference library. The program aims to foster intellectual exchange among an international community of curators, conservators, and academic experts, encouraging interdisciplinary and comparative research focused on the ancient Mediterranean and its global connections. Each year, projects are encouraged to align with an annual theme, and participants benefit from dedicated time, resources, and a vibrant scholarly cohort.
