Conservation Guest Scholars Grants

The Conservation Guest Scholars Grants, offered by the J Paul Getty Trust, provide established scholars with the opportunity to conduct independent research at the Getty Conservation Institute for three to six months. Recipients receive financial support, access to research collections, and a collaborative environment with other scholars. This program particularly encourages applications from international researchers and those with a strong background in conservation and heritage studies. Grants include a travel stipend and accommodation in Getty scholar housing.

Goal
Through the Conservation Guest Scholars Program, Getty provides opportunities for established scholars or individuals who have attained distinction in their field.Recipients are in residence at the Conservation Institute for either a three-month or six-month residency, in which they pursue their own projects free from work-related obligations, make use of research collections at the Getty Center and Getty Villa, and participate with other Getty scholars, fellows, and interns in the intellectual life of Getty.
Terms & Amount
Conservation Guest Scholars may be in residence from three to six months:

• Three-month residency: September to December, January to March, April to June: $21,500
• Six-month residency: September to March, January to June: $43,000

The grant also includes a workstation at the Conservation Institute, research assistance, a travel stipend, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, and an available healthcare option.

Eligibility

Applications are welcome from researchers and practitioners of all nationalities working in conservation, historic preservation, heritage science, heritage studies, and related fields. Applicants should have at least seven years of experience and should have an established record of publications and other contributions to the field.Recent PhDs in chemistry and other physical or material sciences are eligible to apply to the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science.The Conservation Institute will consider proposals that require use of its science laboratories; however, use is dependent upon availability of lab facilities and staff time and cannot be guaranteed. If selected, scholars should be prepared to conduct research independent of Science department staff.Previous Conservation Guest Scholar Grant recipients are eligible to reapply after a waiting period of six years.

Ineligibility

Proposals for postdoctoral research or research that contributes to a PhD or other academic degree will not be considered.Current Getty staff and members of their immediate family are not eligible for Guest Scholar Grants.