Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships fund early-career scholars worldwide to conduct original art history or visual studies research on an annual theme during a residential fellowship at the Getty.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application for 2026–2027 Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Predoctoral: $30,000 | Postdoctoral: $35,000 | 9-month residency | Includes housing, travel stipend, and healthcare option
Summary: Supports early-career scholars worldwide to conduct original research in art history or visual studies on the annual program theme during a residential fellowship at the Getty.
Key Information: No fellowships will be offered for 2027–2028 due to a planned closure; the program resumes after 2028.
Description
Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships provide early-career scholars from around the world with the opportunity to complete significant research projects in art history and visual studies, engaging with the annual theme of the Getty Scholars Program. Fellows are in residence at the Getty Center (predoctoral and postdoctoral) or Getty Villa (postdoctoral only), where they access the Getty Research Institute’s collections, participate in an active intellectual community, and benefit from weekly lectures and collaborative opportunities. Dedicated fellowships are available for projects in African American art history through the African American Art History Initiative (AAAHI).
