Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science
The J. Paul Getty Trust’s Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science supports recent PhDs to research and develop scientific methods for conserving cultural heritage materials over two years.
Funder: J. Paul Getty Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Two-year fellowship; typical support includes stipend and research resources (exact amount varies by cycle).
Summary: Two-year fellowship for recent PhDs in chemistry or related sciences to conduct research in conservation science and cultural heritage materials.
Description
The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science, administered by the Getty Conservation Institute of the J. Paul Getty Trust, is a two-year program designed for recent PhD recipients in chemistry, physical sciences, or material sciences. The fellowship aims to advance expertise in the study and characterization of organic materials found in cultural heritage, such as paints and plastics. Fellows engage in collaborative, innovative research projects, develop analytical protocols, and refine data evaluation methods that inform conservation treatment strategies and technical art history. The program encourages international collaboration and aims to benefit the wider conservation science community.
