Getty Scholars Researchers Program 2026/27 in USA (Funded)

Applications for the Getty Scholars Researcher Program 2026/27 are now available. It gives international scholars a chance to do cutting-edge research in art and its histories during a stay at the Getty Center or Getty Villa. Scholars work across disciplines and help grow new audiences for their projects. The program lets them use Getty’s huge collections and library resources while joining a lively intellectual community focused on pushing knowledge forward in many fields.

Key Points

• Worldwide access: Scholars from all over can apply.
• Cross-disciplinary approach: Teams up experts from different fields.
• Iconic settings: Residencies take place at the Getty Center or Getty Villa.
• Strong community: Scholars become part of a smart driven group.

Summary

Getty Scholars Benefits

Residency Options and Stipends:

• 9-month residency
  • Period: September–June
  • Stipend: $65,000
• 6-month residency
  • Period: September–March or January–June
  • Stipend: $43,000
• 3-month residency
  • Period: September–December or January–March
  • Stipend: $21,500

Additional Support Includes:

• Workstation at Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa.
• Research assistance to aid your scholarly work.
• Travel stipend for relocation.
• Apartment in the Getty Scholar housing complex.
• Optional healthcare coverage during residency.

Eligibility Criteria

Application Requirements:

• PhD holders who completed their degree before September 1, 2022.
• Professionals in related fields without a PhD but with equivalent experience.
• If you earned your doctorate after September 1, 2022, apply for the Postdoctoral Fellowship instead.
• Previous Getty Residential Grant recipients can reapply after 6 years in any eligible category.

Selection Criteria:

• Connection to the annual theme (how well the project aligns).
• Impact on the field (potential to advance knowledge).
• Applicant’s expertise (skills and ability to complete the project).
• Track record (strength of past academic or professional work).
• Application quality (clarity, organization, and overall strength).

Required Documents

• Application form
• Project Proposal
• A CV
• Optional Writing Sample

How to Apply? Getty Scholars Researchers Program 2026/27

The application process is online. Applicants can apply for the Getty Scholarship from the link given below.