Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships support early-career scholars to conduct research in art history and visual studies related to the Getty Scholars Program annual theme. Fellows are in residence at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles to pursue dissertation completion, postdoctoral research, or project development for publication. The program includes dedicated grants linked to the African American Art History Initiative. Recipients are invited to use GRI collections, attend weekly lectures, and participate in the intellectual life of the Getty.

Stipend ($30,000 predoctoral; $35,000 postdoctoral), workstation at GRI, relocation travel stipend, apartment in Getty scholar housing, available healthcare option, access to GRI collections and weekly lectures.

Predoctoral fellowships are for applicants who have advanced to candidacy in their doctoral program by the application deadline and expect to complete their dissertations during the fellowship. Postdoctoral fellowships are for applicants who received their doctoral degree after September 1, 2023. Applicants who received a PhD before September 1, 2023 should apply for a Scholar Grant.

Applicants submit an English project proposal (up to 5 double-spaced pages) addressing the annual theme and a selected bibliography (up to 2 single-spaced pages). The application process is temporarily paused for the 2027–2028 cycle.