The Metropolitan Museum of Art — Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship 2027-2028
| Official name | The Metropolitan Museum of Art — Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship 2027-2028 |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | United States |
| Amount / funding | Stipend: junior fellows $53,000; senior fellows $63,000; plus $6,000 travel (maximum six weeks) and an additional monthly payment to offset health insurance |
| Deadline | 12 November 2026, 5 pm ET |
| Start date | 1 September 2027 – 31 August 2028 |
| Minimum requirements | MA graduates, PhD candidates, postdoctoral scholars, senior scientists/researchers; junior applicants must have an MA in hand by the fellowship start (page text says September 1, 2026 — reproduced as printed); junior = recently completed graduate training or currently pursuing PhD, and applicants receiving PhD after the submission deadline are not eligible for senior; senior = well-established professionals with at least 8 years' experience and proven publication record, or PhD holders by the application deadline; non-US citizens/permanent residents eligible with valid work authorisation; J-1 sponsorship may be possible; visa costs not reimbursed. |
| Short description | One-year conservation and scientific research fellowships at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for junior and senior fellows, September 2027 to August 2028. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: Masters, PhD, Postdoc · Funding type: stipend-only · Field: 10 Arts & Humanities
Application checklist
- Online application in English only
- CV
- 3 letters of recommendation (at least 1 academic, 1 professional, in English, uploaded directly by recommenders, not current Met staff/contractors/volunteers)
- Official transcripts for predoctoral (junior) applicants only
- Junior: statement of interest/intent max 1,000 words; Senior: project proposal max 1,000 words + brief schedule of work
- Paper Conservation applicants: 2 treatment reports with documentation, max 750 words per object
- Notification by the last Friday in February following the deadline
Application tips
- Junior vs senior tier matters — check the definitions before choosing.
- Recommenders must upload directly and cannot be current Met staff, contractors or volunteers.
- Predoctoral (junior) applicants need official transcripts; senior applicants need a project proposal plus schedule of work.
- Paper Conservation applicants must add two treatment reports with documentation.
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