Interdisciplinary Fellowship
The Interdisciplinary Fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art funds cross-disciplinary research connecting visual arts with fields in the humanities and sciences using The Met’s collections.
Funder: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Junior fellows: $47,000 stipend + $6,000 travel + health insurance; Senior fellows: $57,000 stipend + $6,000 travel + health insurance; 12-month term.
Summary: Supports innovative, cross-disciplinary research connecting visual arts and other fields, utilizing The Met’s collections and resources.
Key Information: All dates are projected; applicants must have at least an MA and valid US work authorization for the fellowship period.
Description
The Interdisciplinary Fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is designed for scholars whose research bridges multiple disciplines and methodologies, fostering innovative projects that connect the visual arts with fields in the humanities and sciences. Fellows are embedded in one department but collaborate across The Met, benefiting from access to its collections, resources, and intellectual community. The fellowship emphasizes original engagement with the museum’s holdings and aims to advance scholarship while promoting cross-departmental dialogue. Projects may span a range of disciplines including anthropology, archaeology, critical theory, education, film studies, gender studies, history, linguistics, literature, medicine, musicology, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, and sociology.
