Conservation Guest Scholars

The Conservation Guest Scholars Program provides opportunities for professionals to pursue research on topics that bring new knowledge and fresh perspectives to the field of conservation.

Guest Scholar grants are for established scholars or individuals who have attained distinction in their field. Recipients are in residence at the Getty Conservation Institute in Los Angeles for either a three-month or six-month residency, in which they pursue their own projects free from work-related obligations, make use of research collections at the Getty Center and Getty Villa, and participate with other Getty scholars, fellows, and interns in the intellectual life of the Getty.

The application period typically opens in the autumn for residencies beginning the following academic year. Read full details about the program including eligibility, terms, review process, and how to apply.

See the list of current and past scholars.

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science

The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science is a two-year program designed to provide recent PhDs in chemistry and other physical or material sciences with experience in conservation science.

The application period typically opens every other year in the autumn for a fellowship beginning the following academic year. The next opportunity to apply will be in 2022.

See the list of current and past fellows

Getty Graduate Internships at the Getty Conservation Institute

Graduate internships support full-time positions for students or recent graduates who intend to pursue careers in fields related to the visual arts. The Getty Conservation Institute offers twelve-month residences in our Buildings and Sites, Collections, and Science departments.

Graduate internships are open to applicants of all nationalities who are either currently enrolled in a graduate program leading to an advanced degree in a field relevant to the internship(s) for which they are applying or who have recently completed a relevant graduate degree.

The application period typically opens in the autumn for internships beginning the following academic year.

Read full details about the program including eligibility, terms, review process, and how to apply.

See the list of current graduate interns