Getty Scholars Program
The Getty Scholars Program offers residential fellowships for innovative, theme-based research on art and its histories at the Getty Center or Villa in Los Angeles.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: Full application deadline for Getty Scholars Program / Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships (projected)
Funding Amounts: Scholar Grants: $21,500 (3 months), $43,000 (6 months), $65,000 (9 months); Predoctoral: $30,000 (9 months); Postdoctoral: $35,000 (9 months); all include housing, travel, and benefits.
Summary: Supports innovative, theme-based research on art and its histories by international scholars, postdocs, and predoctoral fellows in residence at the Getty Center or Getty Villa.
Key Information: All dates are projected; no virtual fellowships—residency in Los Angeles is required.
Description
The Getty Scholars Program offers prestigious residential grants for established researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and predoctoral fellows to pursue innovative research on art and its histories within a collaborative, interdisciplinary cohort. Hosted at the Getty Center or Getty Villa in Los Angeles, the program provides access to the Getty’s extensive collections and resources, supports work aligned with an annual theme, and encourages cross-disciplinary dialogue. Dedicated appointments are available for scholars advancing African American art history. The program fosters scholarly exchange, professional development, and engagement with both the Getty community and the wider field.
