Getty Library Research Grants: Getty Foundation 1899 views

Getty Library Research Grants provide limited, short-term support for costs relating to travel and living expenses for scholars whose research requires use of specific collections housed in the Getty Research Institute. A Library Research Grant is not a precondition for gaining access to the Research Library

Eligibility:

• The Grants are meant for scholars of all nationalities and at any level who prove a persuasive need to use materials housed in the Research Library.
• Applicant’s place of residence must be more than 80 miles from the Getty Center.
• The proposed project must relate to specific items in the library collection.

Grant value:

• partial support for costs related to travel and living expenses
• Grants range from $800-$3,000 (depending on the distance traveled)

Duration: several days to 3 months (maximum).

How to apply:

• Submit applications online (Library Research Grant application form). Attach following documents along with application:
• Project Proposal
• CV
• Selected Bibliography of Research Library Collections applicant seek to consult
• Proposed Estimated Travel Costs
• 2 recommendation letters are also required for this application