Please note that the 2009 deadline to apply for Residential Scholar grants at the Getty Research Institute has passed. The next deadline for these grants will be November 1, 2010, and guidelines and online application forms for 2011-12 grants will be available on this site in July 2010.

Getty Scholar grants provide a unique research experience. Recipients are in residence at the Getty Research Institute, where they pursue their own projects free from academic obligations, make use of Getty collections, join their colleagues in a weekly meeting devoted to an annual theme, and participate in the intellectual life of the Getty.

Eligibility
These grants are for established scholars, artists, or writers who have attained distinction in their fields. Applications are welcome from researchers of all nationalities who are working in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.

Terms
Getty Scholars may be in residence for one of three periods ranging from three to nine months, beginning in September and concluding in June of the following year. A stipend of up to $65,000 per year will be awarded based on length of stay, need, and salary. The grant also includes an office at the Getty Research Institute or the Getty Villa, research assistance, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, and airfare to and from Los Angeles. These terms apply as of November 2009 and are subject to future changes.

Application Availability and Deadline
Complete application materials are now accepted through an online application process. The next deadline for these grants will be November 1, 2010, and guidelines and online application forms for 2011-12 grants will be available on this site in July 2010.

Notification
Applicants are notified of the Getty Research Institute's decision approximately five months following the deadline.

Review Process
Getty Scholar grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Applications will be evaluated by the Getty Research Institute based on: (1) the overall quality of the application; (2) how the proposed project bears upon the annual theme; (3) the applicant's past achievements; and (4) how the project would benefit from the resources at the Getty, including its library and collections.

How To Apply
Applicants will be required to complete and submit the online Getty Residential Scholar application form, which includes uploading a Project Proposal, Curriculum Vitae, Select Bibliography, and optional Writing Sample by 5:00 p.m. PST, November 1, 2010.

Applicants must have access to a Web browser that allows cookies. The following browser versions or later are strongly recommended: Internet Explorer 7.0 (for PC); Safari 3.2 (for Mac); Mozilla Firefox 3.0.

Inquiries
Please address written inquiries to: