Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships offer early-career art historians nine-month residencies to conduct original research at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa, with special support for African American art studies.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Predoctoral: $30,000 | Postdoctoral: $35,000 | 9-month residency, housing, travel, and healthcare included
Summary: Supports early-career scholars in art history with nine-month, fully funded residencies at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa.
Key Information: All dates are projected; program will pause for 2027–2028 due to Getty Center closure.
Description
The Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed to support emerging scholars from around the world who are making significant and original contributions to the field of art history. Fellows join an international cohort focused on an annual theme and spend nine months in residence at the Getty Research Institute (GRI) or Getty Villa in Los Angeles. The program provides access to the Getty’s extensive collections, weekly lectures, and a collaborative scholarly environment. Projects may range from dissertation completion to preparing research for publication, and the program includes dedicated grants for expanding inquiry into African American art through the African American Art History Initiative (AAAHI).
