Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art Fellowships
The Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art Fellowships at The Met support in-depth scholarly research on modern art from the late 19th century to the 1960s in a collaborative academic setting.
Funder: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Application deadline for all fellowship types)
Funding Amounts: $30,000–$70,000 stipend depending on fellowship type; additional $6,000 travel stipend (residential); health insurance support; 1–2 year duration
Summary: Fellowships support independent research on modern art (late 19th century–1960s) within an active scholarly community at The Met.
Key Information: Open to international scholars; projects need not focus on The Met’s collection; 10% selection rate.
Description
The Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art Fellowships at the Metropolitan Museum of Art provide pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, mid-career, and non-residential dissertation completion fellowships for scholars pursuing original research on modern art from the late nineteenth century through the 1960s. Fellows join a vibrant intellectual community, participate in collaborative workshops, present works in progress, contribute to the Modern Art Index Project, and benefit from mentorship and public engagement opportunities, all while advancing scholarship in modern art. Research projects may focus on any aspect of modern art—including architecture, design, performance, photography, and more—and need not relate directly to The Met’s collections.
