Advanced Art History & Visual Culture Fellowship

Collectionsthatcare; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Met invites applications for the History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowship in New York. The fellowship supports independent research using the Met collection and museum resources, encouraging original scholarship and collaboration with departmental supervisors and fellow cohorts.

Fellows work full-time during the term, Sept 1, 2027–Aug 31, 2028, with stipends of $53,000 (junior) or $63,000 (senior). Deadline Oct 15, 2026, 5 PM ET.

Qualifications

• PhD candidates through senior postdoctoral scholars are eligible to apply.
• Junior fellowships are for applicants working on their PhD on the deadline date.
• Senior fellowships require a PhD on the deadline date or established scholarship status.
• Non-US applicants may be eligible with valid work authorization; visa guidance available.

Job description

The Met invites applications for the History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowship in New York. The fellowship supports independent research using the Met collection and museum resources, encouraging original scholarship and collaboration with departmental supervisors and fellow cohorts.

Fellows work full-time during the term, Sept 1, 2027–Aug 31, 2028, with stipends of $53,000 (junior) or $63,000 (senior). Deadline Oct 15, 2026, 5 PM ET.