Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships

Deadline: Oct 01, 2025

masters | phd

9 months (duration)

partially funded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Supporting early-career scholars from around the world to make substantial and original contributions to the field of art history.

🌟 About Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships

Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed for emerging researchers to complete work on projects related to the Scholars Program’s annual theme. Fellows may:

Pursue research projects
Complete dissertations
Expand dissertations for publication

Dedicated grants are available for fellows expanding critical inquiry into African American art and its frameworks as part of the Getty’s African American Art History Initiative (AAAHI). Recipients are invited to:

Utilize Getty Research Institute (GRI) collections
Participate in weekly lectures
Engage in intellectual life at Getty

Key Details:

Date Published: July 03, 2025
Application Deadline: October 01, 2025
Category: Fellowship
Opportunity Locations: United States

For the 2026–2027 year, the Getty Scholars Program invites innovative proposals exploring provenance and adjacent research areas, including the history of collecting, the study of the art market, and broader explorations around the ownership of art objects. Applicants may propose individual or collaborative projects reflecting upon the ownership, transfer, and movement of art objects across all world regions and time periods.

🎁 Benefits of Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships

Fellows are in residence for nine months (late September to late June). Predoctoral fellows may reside at the Getty Center, while Postdoctoral fellows may reside at the Getty Center or Getty Villa.

Financial and Other Benefits:

Getty Predoctoral Fellowship stipend: $30,000
Getty Postdoctoral Fellowship stipend: $35,000
A workstation at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa
A travel stipend
An apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex
Available healthcare options

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Predoctoral Fellowship:

Applicants must have advanced to candidacy in their doctoral program by the application deadline.
Applicants should expect to complete their dissertations during the fellowship period.

Postdoctoral Fellowship:

Applicants must have received their doctoral degree within the past 5 years (after September 1, 2021).

Scholar Grant:

Applicants who received a PhD more than 5 years ago (before September 1, 2021) should apply for a Scholar Grant at the Getty Center or Getty Villa.

📝 Application Process

Required Documents:

Writing Sample: No more than 25 double-spaced pages (e.g., a dissertation sample showcasing methodological concerns).
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Dissertation Summary: No more than 2 pages, single-spaced, including images and citations.
Bibliography: Selected scholarly works (other than your own) important to your project, not exceeding 2 pages, single-spaced.
Confirmation Letters:
- Predoctoral applicants: Letter confirming advancement to candidacy from their academic institution.
- Postdoctoral applicants: Confirmation of doctoral degree awarded.
Confidential Letters of Recommendation: Two letters submitted through the system.
Project Proposal: Not exceeding 5 pages, typed and double-spaced. The proposal should include:
- Project description
- How the project addresses the annual theme
- Contribution to the applicant’s field of scholarship
- Proposed plan for study and research
- Benefits from Getty resources (if applicable)
- For AAAHI Grants: How the project generates new knowledge in African American art history

📅 Application Deadline

October 01, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

For more details, visit the Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships page.
To apply, visit the Getty Application Portal.

Getty Foundation

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for scholars to advance their research while engaging with the vibrant intellectual community at Getty. Apply now to make a meaningful contribution to the field of art history!

Benefits

Getty Predoctoral Fellowship recipients receive a stipend of $30,000.
Getty Postdoctoral Fellowship recipients receive a stipend of $35,000.
A workstation at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa.
A travel stipend.
An apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex.
An available healthcare option.

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