Leonard A. Lauder Non-Residential Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship
A one-year virtual fellowship for PhD candidates globally to complete modern art dissertations while engaging remotely with The Met’s Research Center for Modern Art.
Funder: Metropolitan Museum of Art (https://www.metmuseum.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 stipend for one year; additional health insurance stipend if needed; travel and accommodation for optional research visit covered
Summary: One-year fellowship for PhD candidates worldwide to complete dissertations on modern art, with virtual engagement in The Met’s scholarly community.
Key Information: This is a non-residential fellowship; applicants must not live within daily commuting distance of The Met.
Description
The Leonard A. Lauder Non-Residential Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for PhD students in the final stages of writing their dissertation on modern art to focus on research and writing, while engaging virtually with the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Research Center for Modern Art. Fellows participate in online writing workshops, works-in-progress seminars, and monthly meetings with the Head of Center, and contribute to the Modern Art Index Project. The fellowship is designed for those who cannot be in residence at The Met and is open to candidates globally.
