History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowship
History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowship supports scholars’ independent research using The Met’s collections and resources to advance original scholarship and critical perspectives on art and visual culture.
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Funder: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Due Dates: October 15, 2026, 5 pm ET (Application) | Last Friday in February 2027 (Notification) | September 1, 2027–August 31, 2028 (Fellowship period)
Funding Amounts: $53,000 junior or $63,000 senior stipend for one year, plus $6,000 research travel and monthly health-insurance support
Summary: Supports independent research on art and visual culture using The Met’s collections and Museum resources.
Key Information: PhD candidates must have defended their dissertation proposal; MA students are ineligible.
Description
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowship supports independent research grounded in the close study of objects, artworks, and visual traditions. It encourages original scholarship that advances critical perspectives within the applicant’s field. Research may address art and architecture, critical theory, media studies, anthropology, archaeology, or other disciplines related to The Met’s collections and research.
Fellows spend most of their time pursuing their proposed projects, working with departmental supervisors, other fellows, and Museum staff. The program combines dedicated research time with access to collections and libraries, exposure to museum work, and weekly programs and workshops supporting scholarly exchange and professional development. Depending on departmental needs and research relevance, fellows may also assist with upcoming projects or exhibitions.
