Interdisciplinary Fellowship
The Met’s Interdisciplinary Fellowship funds innovative, cross-disciplinary research connecting diverse fields and museum collections, fostering collaboration and scholarship across art, humanities, and sciences.
Funder: Metropolitan Museum of Art (https://www.metmuseum.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Junior fellows: $47,000 stipend; Senior fellows: $57,000 stipend; both receive $6,000 travel allowance (max 6 weeks) + monthly health insurance supplement; 12-month residency.
Summary: Supports cross-disciplinary research projects connecting diverse fields and The Met’s collections, fostering innovative scholarship and collaboration across museum departments.
Description
The Interdisciplinary Fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is designed for scholars whose research bridges multiple disciplines and methodologies, particularly those exploring connections between diverse cultures and The Met’s collections. Fellows are based in one department but collaborate widely across the museum, engaging with fields such as anthropology, archaeology, critical theory, education, film studies, history, linguistics, philosophy, psychology, religious studies, and more. The fellowship supports innovative research leveraging The Met’s resources and intellectual community, and aims to advance scholarship at the intersection of the visual arts, humanities, and sciences. Fellows benefit from professional development, research support, and are fully integrated into the museum’s vibrant academic environment.
