Museum Curators for Photography Fellowship

Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach-Stiftung, Essen, Germany

Application Deadline: January 9, 2025
Start Date: May 1, 2025
Duration: Two years
Grant: €60,000

The Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach-Stiftung is offering its renowned fellowship program, “Museum Curators for Photography,” aimed at graduates of German universities, preferably with a focus on art or cultural studies. This program provides participants with an opportunity to bridge the gap between academic training and professional entry in the field of photography.

Program Structure:

• Fellows will work for six months at three leading photography collections in Germany and Switzerland: Museum Folkwang in Essen, Munich City Museum’s Photography Collection, and Fotomuseum Winterthur.
• A final six-month stay at one of three international partner institutions: Getty Research Institute (Los Angeles), Centre Pompidou (Paris), or Victoria and Albert Museum (London).
• Fellows will also independently organize a symposium or workshop on specialized topics in photography.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must hold an academic degree (M.A. or PhD) in art or cultural studies.
• Applicants should be under 35 years old.
• Non-German citizens must have lived in Germany for at least three years and have completed their degree at a German university.
• Proficiency in English and French (level B2 or higher) is required.

How to Apply:

• Complete the online application form.
• Provide a statement of interest in photography and museum work in both German and English.
• Submit a CV, academic work (thesis/dissertation), relevant publications, university certificates, and a recommendation letter.

For more information and to apply, visit Museum Curators for Photography Fellowship.