Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme

We welcome international, independent research proposals which open new perspectives on the Rijksmuseum’s collection, its history and activities. The purpose of the 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.

Fellowship

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for art historical research
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation enables PhD candidates in the History of Art to base part of their research at the Rijksmuseum.

Dr. Anton C.R. Dreesmann Fellowship for art historical research
The Dr. Anton C.R. Dreesmann Fund/Rijksmuseum Fund enables History of Art PhD candidates from the University of Pennsylvania to conduct dissertation research at the Rijksmuseum.

Johan Huizinga Fellowship for historical research
The Johan Huizinga Fund/Rijksmuseum Fund offers outstanding candidates the opportunity to conduct historical research into objects in the Rijksmuseum collection.

Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship for conservation and scientific research
The Migelien Gerritzen Fund/Rijksmuseum Fund enables candidates to conduct conservation or scientific research on art works and  historical artefacts.