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Graduate Intern

Position Description

Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 Getty Graduate Internship program! Opportunities are available in the GCI’s Buildings & Sites, Collections, and Science departments, and the GCI Information Center. For a full list of internship descriptions, see https://www.getty.edu/projects/graduate-internships/opportunities/.

Graduate internships at Getty are open to applicants of all nationalities who are either currently enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s or Ph.D.) or graduate conservation certificate (or their equivalents for international applicants) in a field relevant to the internship(s) for which they are applying; or who have recently completed a relevant graduate degree. Internships are full-time for twelve months and include a $47,500 stipend, $1,500 towards relocation expenses (if coming from outside the Los Angeles area), and up to $2,500 to support research travel. Individuals from groups underrepresented across the fields of art history, conservation, and museums are encouraged to apply.

Company/Organization Description

The Getty Conservation Institute works internationally to advance conservation practice in the visual arts—broadly interpreted to include objects, collections, architecture, and sites. The Institute serves the conservation community through scientific research, education and training, field projects, and the dissemination of information. In all its endeavors, the GCI creates and delivers knowledge that contributes to the conservation of the world’s cultural heritage.

Pay Range (Annual): $46,000 – $60,000
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Paid Internship

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the Getty Foundation’s Fluxx grant portal and must include:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Current resumes are required for all applicants. Please limit resumes to five pages.

Personal Statement
Your personal statement should consist of no more than 500 words (two double-spaced pages) that explain how your Getty internship selections (choose two in order of preference) fit with your background and career goals. Include the reasons for your choice of specific departments or programs for an internship. Also describe what you hope to achieve from the experience and what you believe you can contribute.

Transcripts/Academic Records
We require transcripts/academic records for undergraduate degree/s (completed) and graduate degree/s (completed or in progress). Multiple transcripts must be combined into a single PDF before upload. Please be aware that we may request hardcopies of official transcripts/academic records later in the evaluation process.

-If you graduated from a school outside of the United States, transcripts may be substituted with proof of completed courses and/or copies of diploma(s).

-If you are currently enrolled in a graduate program, provide proof of current enrollment (for example, your most recent transcript or academic record).

Letters of Recommendation (two)
Applicants must request two confidential letters of recommendation submitted directly by their recommenders through the application system. Please note that additional letters will not be considered. Letters must be received no later than 5:00p.m. Pacific Time on November 1, 2023. Typically, the most appropriate recommenders are university faculty members who can address your academic performance. Other recommenders may include past or current employers in relevant fields who are familiar with your skills and abilities.

To request letters of recommendation, provide the name and contact information of your recommenders in the “Letters of Recommendation” section of the online application. Getty will automatically contact your recommenders via email through the application system. You will be able to monitor your account to confirm that the letters have been submitted.

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