The Met: Conservation Fellowship and Scientific Research Fellowship: Junior Fellow Grant

The Met: Conservation Fellowship and Scientific Research Fellowship: Junior Fellow Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Amount: Up to US $53,000
Last Updated: October 19, 2025

Summary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers the Conservation Fellowship and Scientific Research Fellowship for junior and senior fellows. Junior fellows, recent graduates or trainees, receive training in conservation and scientific research, while senior fellows work on specific projects utilizing the Museum's resources. The fellowship runs from September 1 to August 31, providing junior fellows with a stipend of $47,000 and up to $6,000 for travel. This program encourages applications from various scientific backgrounds.

Overview

Mission Statement The Metropolitan Museum of Art collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across time and cultures in order to connect all people to creativity, knowledge, ideas, and one another. Conservation Fellowship and Scientific Research Fellowship There are two types of Conservation and Scientific Research fellowships: junior and senior. Junior fellows work closely with Met staff to receive training in scientific research and conservation practices. Senior fellows work on a specific research project that makes use of the Museum's collection and/or resources. Learn more Fellowship Period The fellowship period is September 1 through August 31. All fellowships must take place within this period. All fellows must be in residence at The Met for the entirety of their 12-month fellowship period. Funding Junior fellows receive a stipend of $47,000. Fellows also receive up to an additional $6,000 for travel (maximum of six weeks).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Recent master's graduates, PhD candidates, postdoctoral scholars, and senior scientists and researchers are eligible to apply.Junior fellows are those applicants who have recently completed graduate-level training. Senior fellows are well-established professionals with at least eight years of experience in the field and a proven publication record, or those who have their PhD in hand by the application deadline date.We encourage applications from those with a background in, but not limited to, conservation, conservation science, chemistry/physical chemistry, botany, and earth sciences/geology.