Up to $75,000 for Research in Arts, Humanities and Social Studies

These grants are for established scholars,artists,or writers who have attained distinction in their fields. Applications are welcome from researchers of all nationalities. The program consists of two areas: 1) The trust provides nonresidential grants to support scholars throughout the world, as well as residential fellowships at the Getty Center. 2) Research Grants for Institutions: The trust funds educational and cultural institutions, including museums, libraries, and universities, to develop a variety of basic scholarly resources, as well as publication series. The trust is particularly interested in funding model projects that make significant scholarly resources available via electronic means. Grants For Scholars: Getty scholars are in residence for the entire academic year. A salary-replacement stipend is awarded equivalent to the applicant’s current academic base salary, up to a maximum of $75,000. The grant also includes an office at the Getty Research Institute, research assistance, airfare to Los Angeles, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, and health benefits. Grants For Visiting Scholars: Visiting Scholars are in residence for shorter periods of time, usually three months. A monthly stipend of $3,500 is awarded, pro-rated to the actual dates of residency, up to a maximum of $10,500. The grant also includes an office at the Getty Research Institute, research assistance, airfare to Los Angeles, and an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex. Contact J. Paul Getty Trust, 1200 Getty Ctr. Dr., Ste. 800, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685; 310-440-7374; Fax: 310-440-7703; http://www.getty.edu/grants/research/scholars/scholars.html
Income Eligibility: None