Getty Scholars Program at the Villa
Forecasted
Getty Scholars Program at the Villa supports established researchers and professionals in residential research on ancient arts and cultures to explore connections across the ancient world.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $21,500 for a three-month residency, plus housing, relocation travel stipend, and research support
Summary: Supports established researchers and professionals undertaking residential research on ancient arts and cultures at the Getty Villa.
Key Information: Scholars must reside in Los Angeles throughout their appointment; remote fellowships are not offered.
Description
Funded by the Getty Foundation and organized by the J. Paul Getty Museum and Getty Research Institute, the program supports advanced scholarship on the arts and cultures of antiquity. Scholars pursue independent projects at the Getty Villa near Malibu, drawing on Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art collections, antiquities conservation laboratories, and an ancient Mediterranean reference library. They exchange ideas with curators, conservators, and visiting colleagues and participate in lectures related to the annual theme.
The Classical World in Context initiative explores connections between the ancient Mediterranean and cultures of Eurasia and Africa. The published 2027–28 theme, Glocalization, examines how global influences were adapted to local traditions and identities. Priority goes to interdisciplinary, comparative, transregional, and diachronic approaches using art, material culture, literature, and other evidence of antiquity.
