Slifka Foundation Interdisciplinary Fellowship
The Slifka Foundation Interdisciplinary Fellowship at The Met supports early-career scholars in art historical and technical research on the museum’s collection for one year.
Funder: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (full application & letters of recommendation)
Funding Amounts: Junior fellows: $53,000 | Senior fellows: $63,000 | Plus $6,000 research travel allowance and health insurance stipend; 12-month term
Summary: One-year fellowship for early-career scholars combining art historical research with technical investigation and mentorship at The Met.
Key Information: Open to international applicants; in-residence at The Met required for entire fellowship period.
Description
The Slifka Foundation Interdisciplinary Fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a unique, year-long opportunity for early-career researchers to pursue projects that combine art historical scholarship with hands-on technical research. Fellows work closely with both curatorial and conservation or scientific research mentors on a project designed to deepen understanding of significant artworks in The Met’s collection. Typical activities include cataloguing, technical analysis, provenance research, and scholarly writing, with outcomes integrated into the museum’s digital resources and public scholarship. The fellowship emphasizes interdisciplinary museum practice, technical art history, and professional development within a leading museum environment.
