History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowship
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowship supports independent research using The Met’s collections, fostering scholarly collaboration in art history and related fields.
Funder: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application submission deadline, including letters of recommendation and transcripts)
Funding Amounts: Junior fellows: $47,000 stipend; Senior fellows: $57,000 stipend; both receive $6,000 for research travel and additional health insurance support; one-year fellowship.
Summary: Supports independent research using The Met’s collections and resources, fostering scholarly collaboration and professional development in art history and related fields.
Description
This fellowship supports original, independent research projects that engage deeply with The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s extensive collections and resources. It is designed for scholars focused on the close study of objects, artworks, and visual traditions, and encourages critical perspectives across a wide range of fields, including art history, architecture, critical theory, media studies, anthropology, and archaeology. Fellows have access to The Met’s collections, libraries, and professional development programs, and benefit from a collaborative environment with Museum staff and other fellows. The program also includes opportunities to engage the public through presentations and gallery programs.
