Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science
A two-year Getty fellowship for recent PhDs in chemistry or related sciences, offering hands-on research in analyzing and conserving organic materials in cultural heritage.
Funder: J. Paul Getty Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Full application deadline for 2028–2030 fellowship)
Funding Amounts: Two-year postdoctoral fellowship; typical support includes salary and research resources for the duration.
Summary: A two-year fellowship for recent PhDs in chemistry or related sciences, offering research experience in conservation science at the Getty Conservation Institute.
Description
The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science is a two-year program hosted by the Getty Conservation Institute. It is designed for recent PhD recipients in chemistry and related physical or material sciences, providing hands-on experience in conservation science. Fellows join the Materials Characterization research group, focusing on the study and analysis of organic materials in cultural heritage—particularly paints and plastics. The program emphasizes developing analytical protocols, advanced data evaluation methods, and collaborative research with international partners, contributing to conservation treatment strategies and technical art history.
