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The Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme, 2021–22
Applications due by 17 January 2021

The Rijksmuseum welcomes international, independent research proposals that open new perspectives on the museum’s collection, its history, and activities. The purpose of the Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme is to encourage and support scholarly investigation, and to contribute to academic discourses while strengthening bonds between the museum and universities. The programme enables highly talented candidates to base part of their research at the Rijksmuseum and offers access to the museum’s expertise, collections, library, and laboratories. Furthermore, the programme facilitates opportunities for Fellows to engage in workshops and excursions to encourage exchange of knowledge—both amongst themselves and the broader museum audience.

Please review the eligibility, funding, and application requirements by visiting the Rijksmuseum website. For the 2021–2022 academic year, candidates may apply for the following:

• Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for research in art and cultural history. Apply here»
• Terra Foundation Fellowship for research in American Photography. Apply here»
• Johan Huizinga Fellowship for historical research. Apply here»
• Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship for conservation and scientific research. Apply here»
• Anton C.R. Dreesmann Fellowship for art historical research. Apply here»

The closing date for all applications is 17 January 2021, at 6:00pm (Amsterdam time/CET). No applications will be accepted after this deadline. All applications must be submitted online and in English. Applications or related materials delivered via email, postal mail, or in person will not be accepted. Selection will be made by an international committee in February 2021. The committee consists of eminent scholars in the relevant fields of study from European universities and institutions, and members of the curatorial and conservation staff of the Rijksmuseum. Applicants will be notified by 15 March 2021. All fellowships will start in September 2021.

For questions concerning the application procedure, contact the Coordinator of the Fellowship Programme (fellowships@rijksmuseum.nl).