Conservation Guest Scholars

The Conservation Guest Scholars program provides three-month residential grants for established scholars and professionals in the field of cultural heritage conservation and preservation. Recipients pursue independent research at the Getty Conservation Institute, make use of Getty research collections, and participate in the intellectual life of the Getty. The residency includes a workstation, scholar housing, research assistance, and opportunities for exchange with other Getty scholars and fellows.

US$21,500 stipend for three months; workstation at the Conservation Institute; apartment in Getty scholar housing complex; research assistance; travel stipend; available healthcare option.

Applicants of all nationalities working in cultural heritage conservation or preservation with at least seven years of professional experience and an established record of publications and other contributions; proposals for postdoctoral research or research that contributes to a PhD or other academic degree will not be considered.

Apply through the Getty Foundation Grant Portal (create an account and submit an application). Submit a project proposal (max five double-spaced pages) addressing methodology, expected outcomes and use of Getty resources, an abridged CV (max five single-spaced pages), and a bibliography (max two single-spaced pages).