Getty Graduate Internships 2027–28: Paid Visual Arts Placements
Getty Foundation
Getty offers 12-month paid graduate internships in museum, conservation, research, publications, digital and grantmaking work in Los Angeles. The 2027–28 grant is $52,500 plus relocation and research-travel support. Open to all nationalities subject to visa rules; apply by 3 November 2026.
The Getty Foundation is accepting applications for full-time Graduate Internships from 13 September 2027 through 25 August 2028 at the Getty Center or Getty Villa in the Los Angeles area. Placements span curatorial work, conservation, research, education, publications, web and new media, public programmes, and grantmaking. The 12-month grant is USD $52,500, plus $1,500 toward relocation and up to $3,000 for research travel. Interns receive seven days of paid vacation, Getty holidays and eligibility to enrol in Getty health care. Housing is not provided. Applicants of any nationality may apply if they meet applicable US visa conditions. Candidates must be current students in a relevant graduate programme or have completed a relevant graduate degree on or after 1 January 2024 with postgraduate field experience.
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Benefits
USD $52,500 grant for 12 months; $1,500 relocation allowance; up to $3,000 research-travel support; seven paid vacation days and Getty holidays; eligible to enrol in Getty health care. No housing.
Eligibility summary
All nationalities may apply, subject to relevant US visa eligibility. Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant graduate programme or have completed a relevant graduate degree on or after 1 January 2024 with postgraduate experience in the field.
Requirements
Relevant MA, PhD, graduate conservation certificate or equivalent; strong fit with two selected Getty internship departments. Overseas applicants must qualify for J-1 intern/trainee status or maintain eligible F-1/CPT or OPT status as Getty explains.
Documents required
Getty portal application, resume/CV (maximum five pages), personal statement (maximum 500 words) naming two placement preferences, combined academic records, and two confidential recommendation letters due by 5 pm Pacific Time on 3 November 2026.
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