Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science
Supports recent PhDs in chemistry or related sciences to research and analyze organic materials in cultural heritage at the Getty Conservation Institute.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Full application deadline for the 2028–2030 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science)
Funding Amounts: Two-year postdoctoral fellowship; typical support includes salary and research resources for the duration.
Summary: Supports recent PhDs in chemistry or related physical/material sciences to conduct conservation science research on organic materials in cultural heritage at the Getty Conservation Institute.
Key Information: Next competition is expected to open in fall 2027; all dates are projected and subject to confirmation.
Description
The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science is a two-year program hosted by the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI). It provides early-career scientists—specifically, recent PhD recipients in chemistry, physical sciences, or material sciences—with immersive, hands-on research experience in the field of conservation science. Fellows join the Materials Characterization research group, focusing on the study and analysis of organic materials found in cultural heritage, such as paints and plastics. The fellowship emphasizes the development of analytical protocols, data evaluation methods, and collaborative research, with outcomes supporting conservation treatment strategies and technical art history studies. Fellows become integral members of a vibrant research community and collaborate closely with external researchers and practicing conservators.
