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

November 2025 (Application) | April 2026 (Notification)

$21,500 (3 months) or $43,000 (6 months) plus housing, travel stipend, and other benefits

Supports advanced research on the arts and cultures of antiquity, offering residential fellowships at the Getty Villa for scholars focused on the ancient Mediterranean and its connections.

--- ## Description The Getty Scholars Program at the Villa offers residential fellowships to support advanced scholarship on the arts and cultures of antiquity, with a focus on the ancient Mediterranean world and its global interconnections. Scholars in residence engage with the Getty Museum’s collections, conservation labs, and reference library, and participate in an international community of researchers, curators, and conservators. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary, comparative, and transregional approaches and is structured around an annually changing research theme. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated application deadline:** November 2025 (for 2026–2027 fellowships) - **Anticipated notification of outcome:** April 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Three-month residency:** $21,500 - **Six-month residency:** $43,000 - Additional benefits include: - Apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex - Office at the Getty Villa - Travel stipend - Health care option --- ## Eligibility - Open to researchers of all nationalities working in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. - Applicants must be established scholars or professionals with a PhD awarded at least five years prior to the start of the grant, or possess a strong record of publication and professional activity. - Postdoctoral fellowships are not offered at the Getty Villa for 2025–26 but may be available at the Getty Research Institute. - Current Getty staff and their immediate family are not eligible. - Previous Getty residential grant recipients must wait six years before reapplying. - Scholars must be in residence in Los Angeles for the duration of the fellowship; remote participation is not permitted. - Families are welcome; limited pet-friendly housing is available. --- ## Application Process - Applications will open in summer 2025 for the 2026–2027 grant cycle. - Submit your application via the [Getty Foundation Grant Portal](https://getty.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new). - Required materials: - Project proposal (max 5 pages, double-spaced, up to 5 illustrations) addressing the annual theme and use of Getty resources - Curriculum vitae - Optional writing sample (max 20 pages) - No letters of reference are required for established scholar applicants. - Selection is made by a committee of Getty staff and external experts. - Applicants will be notified of their outcome approximately six months after the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The 2026–2027 annual theme will be announced in spring 2025. - Scholars are expected to participate in weekly lectures and intellectual exchanges. - Scholars receive access to Getty’s extensive collections and research resources. - For more details on stipends, housing, and benefits, see the [Scholars & Fellows Program Information](https://www.getty.edu/osip/scholars_fellows/index.html). --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application](https://www.getty.edu/projects/villa-scholars-program) - [Getty Foundation Grant Portal](https://getty.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.getty.edu/funding/residential-grants/faqs/) - [Getty Scholar Housing Information](https://www.getty.edu/osip/scholars_fellows/scholar_housing.html) - [Current and Past Themes and Scholars](https://www.getty.edu/projects/villa-scholars-program/past-themes-and-scholars) - [Getty Residential Grants Overview](https://www.getty.edu/funding/residential-grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Program & application questions | [villascholars@getty.edu](mailto:villascholars@getty.edu) | | General research grant inquiries | [researchgrants@getty.edu](mailto:researchgrants@getty.edu) | | Grant portal technical support | [grantsadmin@getty.edu](mailto:grantsadmin@getty.edu) | | Getty Foundation main contact | [visitorservices@getty.edu](mailto:visitorservices@getty.edu) | (310) 440-7300 | | Program office address | Office of Scholars, Interns and Professionals, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90049 | ---

Getty Scholars Program at the Villa

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