Theodore Rousseau Fellowship
The Theodore Rousseau Fellowship funds scholars to research European painting collections through travel and scholarly exchange, linking their work to The Met’s collection.
Funder: Metropolitan Museum of Art (https://www.metmuseum.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Junior: $47,000 stipend + $6,000 travel + health insurance; Senior: $57,000 stipend + $6,000 travel + health insurance; 12-month term
Summary: Supports scholars conducting research on European painting collections, fostering scholarly exchange between The Met and European institutions.
Description
The Theodore Rousseau Fellowship is designed for scholars whose research projects require travel for close study of painting collections in Europe. Unlike other Met fellowships, it does not require residency at The Met, enabling fellows to engage directly with European works of art, archives, and scholarly communities. Fellows design independent research projects that relate to The Met’s collection while also pursuing complementary research in European painting collections. Each fellow is assigned a Met supervisor for mentorship, and while primarily off-site, fellows may choose to spend some time at The Met if desired. The fellowship aims to strengthen connections between The Met and European institutions and support deep engagement with art and scholarly networks abroad.
