Graduate Internships
Getty Foundation Graduate Internships provide year-long, hands-on training and research experience for graduate students in the visual arts across Getty's departments.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Letters of recommendation deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $52,500 stipend for 12 months, plus $1,500 relocation and up to $3,000 research travel support; full-time, 12-month internship
Summary: Immersive, year-long internships for graduate students in the visual arts, offering training and work experience across Getty’s departments.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for official updates.
Description
The Getty Foundation's Graduate Internships program provides advanced training and hands-on work experience for graduate students aspiring to careers in the visual arts. Interns are placed in a wide variety of Getty departments—including the Getty Museum, Conservation Institute, Research Institute, Foundation, Publications, Digital, Communications, and Development—where they participate in activities such as curatorial practice, education, conservation, research, publications, digital projects, public programs, and grantmaking. The program is designed to foster the development of specialized skills, professional networks, and leadership potential in the visual arts sector.
