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Research Scholar in Photograph Conservation
Fellowship opportunity. Deadline: 2026-11-11
- Type
- Grant
- Organizer
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Deadline
- 11 November 2026
- Where
- New York, United States
- Compensation
- $63,000 per year, plus an additional $6,000 for travel (maximum of six weeks) and monthly payment to offset the cost of health insurance.
- Disciplines
- conservation, photography, art history, curatorial studies
About this opportunity
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is offering a Research Scholar position in Photograph Conservation. This fully integrated role involves research on The Met's collection, with current interests in the archives of James Van Der Zee and Charles DeForest Fredricks. The fellowship includes a $63,000 annual stipend, $6,000 for travel, and a monthly payment for health insurance.
Who can apply
- Requires a graduate degree in conservation or equivalent experience, with a specialization in photograph conservation.
- Must be able to conduct independent research.
- International applicants are eligible if they have or can obtain valid US work authorization.
- The Met may sponsor J-1 visas for eligible international applicants.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.
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