Deadline: 20 January 2019
Open to: MA graduates, as well as PhD students and post-doctoral candidates
Benefits: fellowship stipends of EUR 33.000 + EUR 5.000 travel allowance
Description
The Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship welcomes proposals for conservation and scientific research that make use of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and resources.
They 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.
The Migelien Gerritzen Fund/Rijksmuseum Fund enables candidates to conduct conservation and/or scientific research on art works and historical artefacts. Focus should be the Rijksmuseum collection or ideation that has been initiated at the Rijksmuseum. A suitable project might entail technical research into objects in the Rijksmuseum’s collection and/or analytical techniques, preventive conservation, and treatment methodologies. This fellowship enables candidates to collaborate with conservators, curators and scientists active at the Rijksmuseum. The Fellowship will preferably result in an article for publication, the content and form of which will be decided by the Fellow in consultation with the Rijksmuseum. The Rijksmuseum will provide joint working space for the Fellows, in order to stimulate an exchange of knowledge, ideas and experience. Access will be given to all relevant resources in the museum, such as the Research Library Collections, collection documentation, and the conservation laboratories of the Rijksmuseum and the University of Amsterdam.
Eligibility
- The Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship is open to MA graduates, as well as PhD students and post-doctoral candidates;
- Fellowships are open to candidates of all nationalities and with varied specialisms. They may include researchers specializing in the field of the conservation sciences or related studies;
- Candidates should have proven research capabilities, academic credentials and excellent command of the English language – both written and spoken. Proficiency in a second language (ideally Dutch or German) is preferred but not required.
Benefits
Fellowship stipends are awarded to help support a Fellow’s study and research efforts during the tenure of their appointment. The stipend of EUR 33,000 (subject to taxes and deductions) is for a period of twelve months commencing 1 September 2019, the start of the academic year. This is a one-year Fellowship, with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. It is funded by an endowment legacy. The Fellow’s progress and plans will be assessed to determine if the renewal of the Fellowship for a second year is desirable.
The Fellowship will allow for limited travel for research in art collections and archives elsewhere in Europe to a maximum value of EUR 5,000 annually. The Rijksmuseum will cover visa fees for the Fellow, but not for dependents.
How to apply?
Complete applications have to be submitted through the online application system. Please follow the link below to learn about the required documents for application.
For further information, please visit the official web page.
