History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowship
The Met's History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowship supports original research using the museum's collections, fostering scholarly collaboration and professional growth in art and related fields.
Funder: Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) — https://www.metmuseum.org
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Junior fellows: $47,000 | Senior fellows: $57,000 | Both receive $6,000 for research travel (up to 6 weeks) and a monthly health insurance allowance; duration: 1 year
Summary: Supports independent research using The Met’s collections, fostering scholarly collaboration and professional development in art and visual culture fields.
Description
The History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowship at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) supports independent scholarly research that leverages the Museum’s world-class collections and resources. The fellowship is intended for researchers in fields such as art history, architecture, critical theory, media studies, anthropology, and archaeology, and encourages original projects that advance critical perspectives in these disciplines. Fellows engage with Met staff, their cohort, and departmental supervisors, participating in weekly workshops, professional development programs, and public presentations. The program emphasizes collaboration, intellectual exchange, and active participation in the museum community.
