Unique among Met fellowships, the purpose of this position in the Department of European Paintings is to train emerging museum professionals in the practice of cataloguing works of art, including researching and compiling provenance information, exhibition histories, and bibliographic references, as well as documenting critical opinions found in literature. Fellows also receive training in The Museum System (TMS), a collections management database widely used by museums. The fellow participates in a range of activities, typically focusing on a specific portion of the collection, and works closely with curators, conservators, and cataloguers under the direction of the Senior Collections Cataloguer. With European Paintings colleagues, the fellow develops areas of personal interest within the fields of collections cataloguing and art history. Applicants for the Eugene V. Thaw Fellowship are not expected to have a background in cataloguing, though it is beneficial. Eligible candidates must hold an MA at the time of application, and/or be working toward a PhD. Postdoctoral and senior scholars are not eligible for this fellowship. Basic language skills pertaining to the area in which the fellow plans to work are essential. All fellows must be in residence at The Met for the entirety of their 12-month fellowship period. All fellows are expected to have valid US work authorization for the entire duration of the fellowship. Applicants must submit a copy of their published paper or recent writing sample. Three academic letters of recommendation are also required. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.