Supporting early-career scholars from around the world to make substantial and original contributions to the field of art history Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended for emerging researchers to complete work on projects related to the Scholars Program’s annual theme. While in residence, fellows may pursue research projects, complete dissertations, or expand dissertations for publication. There are dedicated grants for fellows who are expanding critical inquiry of African American art and its frameworks as part of the Getty’s African American Art History Initiative (AAAHI). All recipients are invited to make use of Getty Research Institute (GRI) collections, join in weekly lectures, and participate in intellectual life at Getty. Predoctoral Fellows may be in residence at the Getty Center, while Postdoctoral Fellows may be in residence at the Getty Center or Getty Villa.
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Getty Pre and Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Category
Fellowship
- SponsorGetty
- City to study
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- School to study
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- Course to study
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- Application Deadline
October 1, 2024
Aim and Benefits of Getty Pre and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellows are in residence for nine months from late September to late June. Predoctoral fellows may be in residence at the Getty Center, while Postdoctoral fellows may be in residence at the Getty Center or Getty Villa.
- Getty Predoctoral Fellowship recipients receive a stipend of $30,000.
- Getty Postdoctoral Fellowship recipients receive a stipend of $35,000.
The grant also includes a workstation at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa, a travel stipend, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, and an available healthcare option. These terms apply as of July 2024 and are subject to future changes.
Requirements for Getty Pre and Postdoctoral Fellowships Qualification
- Predoctoral Fellowship applicants must have advanced to candidacy in their doctoral program by the application deadline and should expect to complete their dissertations during the fellowship period.
- Applicants who received their doctoral degree within the past 5 years (after September 1, 2021) should apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship.
- 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.
- After a waiting period of 6 years, previous Getty Residential Grant recipients in any category are eligible to reapply for another grant in whichever category they are eligible for and interested in. See FAQs for more information.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Getty Pre and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Applications for 2025–2026 year grants will open July 1, 2024. The deadline to apply is October 1, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. (PDT).
Documents Required for Application
AAAHI applicants should describe how their projects will generate new knowledge in the expanding field of African American art history
- Selected Bibliography
- Doctoral Dissertation Plan or Abstract
- Curriculum Vitae
- Writing Sample
- Confirmation letter of degree conferral or program standing
- Two Letters of Recommendation: The application will prompt you to request two confidential letters of recommendation through the system. After providing the names and emails of your references, a link will be sent to them automatically that will allow them to upload their confidential recommendations. Recommenders should attach a scanned original letter to the email. Once you request this information, you will be able to monitor your account to confirm that the letters have been submitted.
Application Deadline
October 1, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
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Applicants need to complete and submit the online Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowship application form by the deadline, which requires the following attachments:
- Project Proposal Each application must include a description of the applicant's proposed plan for study and research (not to exceed five pages, typed and double-spaced). The proposal should indicate:
- how the project addresses the annual theme
- if relevant, how it would benefit from the resources at the Getty, including its library and collections
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