The History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowship supports independent research projects that make use of the extensive Met collection and Museum resources. Intended for the close study of objects, artworks, and visual traditions, this fellowship encourages original scholarship that advances critical perspectives within the applicant's field. During their fellowship term, fellows spend the majority of their time pursuing their proposed projects and developing their work in collaboration with departmental supervisors, fellow cohort members, and staff across the Museum. Fields of study may include, but are not limited to, the history of art and architecture, critical theory, media studies, anthropology, and archaeology. PhD candidates through senior postdoctoral scholars are eligible to apply. MA students and PhD students who have not yet defended their dissertation proposal are not eligible. Junior fellowships are awarded to those applicants who are working on their PhD on the application deadline date. Applicants who receive their PhD after the submission deadline are not eligible for the senior fellowship. Senior fellowships are awarded to those applicants who hold a PhD on the application deadline date and/or are well-established scholars. All fellows are expected to have valid US work authorization for the entire duration of the fellowship. A brief schedule of work to be accomplished during the fellowship period and a brief schedule of travel required (maximum of six weeks) during the fellowship period are also required. Applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation, at least one academic and one professional letter of recommendation. Recommenders may not be current Met staff, contractors, or volunteers. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.