Preise und Stipendien

The Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship is a two-year fellowship that provides an opportunity for a postdoctoral scholar at an early stage of their career to gain curatorial training and experience and to engage with a community of staff and scholars from around the world. These fellows work with a curatorial supervisor and mentor on a specific project related to The Met collection or an upcoming exhibition. The fellowships are intended to strengthen the curatorial profession at large by training promising emerging scholars for curatorial careers.

Two Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowships will be awarded in Islamic Art or European Sculpture and Decorative Arts (one in each).

Applicants must hold a PhD by the application deadline date, with a specialization related to one of the projects.

Compensation: $66,300 annual salary, less applicable taxes and deductions

Travel: Fellows receive a stipend of $6000 to pursue travel related to their research, which is paid through reimbursement.

Fellowship period: September 1, 2027 through August 31, 2029