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, it facilitates opportunities for Fellows to engage in workshops and excursions to encourage exchange of knowledge - both amongst themselves and the broader museum audience.

Rijksmuseum Fellowships

• Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for research in art and cultural history

• Terra Foundation Fellowship for research in American photography

• Dr. Anton C. R. Dreesmann Fellowship for art historical research

• Johan Huizinga Fellowship for historical research

• Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship for conservation and scientific research

Fellowship Benefactors

The Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme is made possible by:

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Terra Foundation for American Art
Migelien Gerritzen Fund/Rijksmuseum Fund
Dr. Anton C.R. Dreesmann Fund/Rijksmuseum Fund
Johan Huizinga Fund/Rijksmuseum Fund
Annenberg Foundation/Rijksmuseum Fund

We thank our collaborative partners The J.S. Lee Memorial Fellowship Programme and Bard Graduate Center.

Haga Huis

The Haga Huis, administered by the Andla Fonds, provides residential accommodation for a limited number of scholars taking part in the Rijksmuseum Research Fellowship Programme. The Andla Fund extends this facility as part of its statutory mission to support and contribute to art and science. The Haga House is located on Reinier Vinkeleskade, within walking distance of the Rijksmuseum, and can offer Fellows housing for the duration of their Fellowship.

Further information

For questions concerning the application procedure, please contact the Coordinator of Academic Programmes (fellowships@rijksmuseum.nl).