The Rijksmuseum welcomes international, independent research proposals which open new perspectives on the museum’s collection, its history and activities. The purpose of the Rijkmuseum 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.
Application and procedure
Please review the eligibility, funding and application requirements by visiting the Rijksmuseum website. For the 2019-2020 academic year, candidates can apply for:
- Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for art historical research – Apply here
- Johan Huizinga Fellowship for historical research – Apply here
- Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship for conservation research – Apply here
- Anton C.R. Dreesmann Fellowship for art historical research – Apply here
The closing date for all applications is 20 January 2019, at 6:00 p.m. (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 2019. 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 2019. All Fellowships will start in September 2019.
Further information and application forms: www.rijksmuseum.nl/fellowships
For questions concerning the application procedure, contact Roos Staats, Coordinator of the Fellowship Programme (r.staats@rijksmuseum.nl).