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Getty Pre and Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-27
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Eligibility
Doctoral degree research
Region
United States
Award
Up to USD 35,000 stipend
Deadline
01-Oct-2025
About The Program
The Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-27 is an opportunity provided by the Getty Research Institute (GRI) to established researchers and professionals pursuing or have secured a doctoral degree. Selected Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellows receive stipends of USD 30,000 and USD 35,000, respectively.
Source: radcliffe.harvard.edu
EligibilityDeadline Date: 01-Oct-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- have advanced to candidacy in a doctoral program by the application deadline
- have received a doctoral degree within the past 5 years (after September 1, 2022)
Note:- Applicants who earned their PhD over five years ago (prior to September 1, 2022) should submit an application for a Scholar Grant at the Getty Center or Getty Villa.
Benefits
The selected candidates will receive:-
- A stipend of USD 30,000 for Predoctoral Fellows or USD 35,000 for Postdoctoral Fellows
- Residency for nine months from late September to late June at the Getty Center (Predoctoral) or Getty Center/Getty Villa (Postdoctoral)
- A workstation at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa
- A travel stipend for relocation to Los Angeles
- An apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex
- Access to available healthcare options
Documents
- Project Proposal (5 pages typed and double-spaced)
- Abstract of Doctoral Dissertation
- Curriculum Vitae
- One writing sample of no more than 25 double-spaced pages
- Confirmation Letter from the applicant’s academic institution
- 2 confidential letters of recommendation
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down and navigate to the section of ‘Application Process’.
Step 4: Click on the dropdown for ‘Grant Portal’ and click on the ‘Getty Foundation Grant Portal’ link.
Step 5: Click on the ‘Register’ button.
Step 6: Fill in all the mentioned details, click the ‘Submit Request’ button, and proceed with the application.
Important Dates
Application Start: 1 July 2025
Application Deadline: 1 October 2025
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- Applicants will be informed of their application results about six months after the deadline.
- All the mentioned benefits are subject to future changes.
Contact Details
1200 Getty Center Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90049,
USA
Email ID: researchgrants@getty.edu l Phone Number: (310) 440-7300
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this fellowship opportunity?
Answer: The Getty Research Institute (GRI) is offering this opportunity.
Question: Who can apply for this fellowship?
Answer: Established researchers and professionals pursuing or have secured a doctoral degree can apply for this fellowship.
Question: What are the benefits of this fellowship?
Answer: The selected Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellows receive stipends of $30,000 and $35,000, respectively and other benefits.
Question: What is the last date to apply for this fellowship?
Answer: The last date to apply for this is 1st October 2025.
Question: Does this fellowship cover the travel expenses?
Answer: Yes, this fellowship covers the travel expenses related to the research purposes.
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