Scholar-in-Residence

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Rifkind Scholars-in-Residence & Kallir Family
Scholar-in-Residence for Viennese Art

Institution: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Rifkind Center for German Expressionist Studies)
Deadline: March 31, 2026 & October 31, 2026 (Rifkind Program) | Applications open January 1, 2026 (Kallir Family Program)
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), through its Rifkind Center for German Expressionist Studies, announces two Scholars-in-Residence opportunities: the ongoing Rifkind Scholar-in-Residence Program and the Kallir Family Scholar-in-Residence for Viennese Art.

These residencies support full-time, short-term research using the Center’s collection of German Expressionist art, rare books, periodicals, and dedicated research library.

Rifkind Scholar-in-Residence Program

Funded by the Robert Gore Rifkind Foundation, this residency enables scholars to conduct full-time research at the Rifkind Center for one to two weeks.

Residency Details

Duration: 1–2 weeks
Fixed stipend to support travel, accommodation, and living expenses
Access to the Rifkind Center’s art collection and library resources

Eligibility

Open to:

Museum professionals
Holders of Master’s or Doctoral degrees
Ph.D. candidates
Individuals with a record of professional achievement in relevant fields
International applicants are encouraged

Application Requirements

Completed application form
Current CV
Project description (max. 500 words), detailing relevant Rifkind Center resources

Deadlines

March 31, 2026 (fall/winter residency)
October 31, 2026 (spring/summer residency)

Kallir Family Scholar-in-Residence for Viennese Art

Initiated by the Kallir Family in memory of Otto Kallir, this residency focuses on Secessionist, Expressionist, and related movements in Viennese art. The program anticipates an exhibition on the subject tentatively scheduled for 2030.