" Rijksmuseum | Fellowship Programme "
Rijksmuseum | Fellowship Programme
Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme supports the new generation of museum professionals
The Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme gives successful candidates the opportunity to conduct part of their research at the museum. Their aims are to support first-rate academic research, to strengthen ties between the Rijksmuseum and universities, and to contribute to the exchange of knowledge.
The fellows have access to our collections, library and laboratories, and to the expertise of academic staff. They also get the opportunity to participate in workshops and field trips.
RESEARCH FIELDS
Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme offers a maximum of six fellowships for the 2025-2026 academic year, across four fields of research. For more information about each of the fellowships, please see below:
Mellon Fellowship for research in art and cultural history, particularly object-oriented research
Dr. Anton C. R. Dreesmann Fellowship art history research specifically conducted by PhD candidates from the University of Pennsylvania
Johan Huizinga Fellowship historical research on objects from the Rijksmuseum collection
Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship conservation and scientific research on works of art and historical artifacts.
- A motivation letter of 250-300 words
- A research proposal of no more than 1000 words, in which you explain your field of research and its relationship to the Rijksmuseum's collections and activities.
- Your resume including education, work experience, honors, awards and publications
- A preliminary schedule of work during the fellowship
- A writing sample of 2-5 pages, such as a piece from a publication, recent essay, or a (draft) chapter of your dissertation
The fellows have access to our collections, library and laboratories, and to the expertise of academic staff. They also get the opportunity to participate in workshops and field trips.
RESEARCH FIELDS
Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme offers a maximum of six fellowships for the 2025-2026 academic year, across four fields of research. For more information about each of the fellowships, please see below:
Mellon Fellowship for research in art and cultural history, particularly object-oriented research
Dr. Anton C. R. Dreesmann Fellowship art history research specifically conducted by PhD candidates from the University of Pennsylvania
Johan Huizinga Fellowship historical research on objects from the Rijksmuseum collection
Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship conservation and scientific research on works of art and historical artifacts.
INFO
AMOUNT
Mellon Fellowship: stipend of €39,000 for PhD Fellows or €45,000 for postdoctoral Fellows, travel expenses for research
Dr. Anton C. R. Dreesmann Fellowship: stipend of €39,000, travel expenses for research
Johan Huizinga Fellowship: stipend of €39,000 for MA graduate/PhD Fellows or €45,000 for postdoctoral Fellows
Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship: stipend of €39,000 for MA graduate/PhD Fellows or €45,000 for postdoctoral Fellows, travel expenses for research
Dr. Anton C. R. Dreesmann Fellowship: stipend of €39,000, travel expenses for research
Johan Huizinga Fellowship: stipend of €39,000 for MA graduate/PhD Fellows or €45,000 for postdoctoral Fellows
Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship: stipend of €39,000 for MA graduate/PhD Fellows or €45,000 for postdoctoral Fellows, travel expenses for research
APPLICATION DEADLINE
January 5, 2025
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
Austria - Belgium - Bulgaria - Croatia - Cyprus - Czech Republic - Denmark - Estonia - Finland - France - Germany - Greece - Hungary - Ireland, Republic of (EIRE) - Italy - Latvia - Lithuania - Luxembourg - Malta - Netherlands - Poland - Portugal - Romania - Slovakia - Slovenia - Spain - Sweden - Ukraine
ELIGIBILITY
Please check each one of the four Fellowship fields eligibility criteria seperately.
APPLICATION DETAILS
To apply you need:- A motivation letter of 250-300 words
- A research proposal of no more than 1000 words, in which you explain your field of research and its relationship to the Rijksmuseum's collections and activities.
- Your resume including education, work experience, honors, awards and publications
- A preliminary schedule of work during the fellowship
- A writing sample of 2-5 pages, such as a piece from a publication, recent essay, or a (draft) chapter of your dissertation
DEADLINE
2025-01-05
TYPE OF SUPPORT
Philanthropy
COUNTRY OF THE PROVIDER
Netherlands
WEBSITE
CONTACT
Coordinator of Academic Programmes
fellowships@rijksmuseum.nl
fellowships@rijksmuseum.nl
KEYWORDS
Arts - Education - Research - Science - Interdisciplinary art practices