Preise und Stipendien

Unique among Met fellowships, the purpose of this position in the Department of European Paintings is to train emerging museum professionals in the practice of cataloguing works of art, including researching and compiling provenance information, exhibition histories, and bibliographic references, as well as documenting critical opinions found in literature. Fellows also receive training in The Museum System (TMS), a collections management database widely used by museums.

Applicants for the Fellowship are not expected to have a background in cataloguing, though it is beneficial. Eligible candidates must hold an MA at the time of application, and/or be working toward a PhD. Postdoctoral and senior scholars are not eligible for this fellowship. All fellows must be in residence at The Met for the entirety of their 12-month fellowship period.

The fellow receives: An hourly rate equivalent to an annual salary of $53,000; Benefits currently offered to full-time, nonexempt employees of the Museum, such as health insurance (optional); A stipend of up to $2,000 for travel or projects directly related to collections research.
Fellowship Period: September 1, 2027 through August 31, 2028