Applications are currently being accepted for the J. Paul Getty Trust Fully Funded Graduate Internships 2027-2028 in the USA. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About J. Paul Getty Trust Fully Funded Graduate Internships
These prestigious 12-month internships are offered across four major programs: the Getty Museum, the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Research Institute, and the Getty Foundation, as well as several internal departments like Getty Digital and Communications. Based at the Getty Center in Los Angeles or the Getty Villa in Malibu, interns work full-time alongside leading experts, participating in cutting-edge curatorial work, conservation, digital projects, and grantmaking.
- Sponsor Organisation: Getty
Benefits of J. Paul Getty Trust Fully Funded Graduate Internships
If you are selected for the Getty Graduate Internship Program, here is what your funding package includes:
- $52,500 grant for the twelve-month period
- $1,500 allowance toward relocation expenses
- Up to $3,000 in support for relevant research travel
- Seven days of paid vacation, plus all holidays observed by Getty
- Eligibility to enroll in the Getty’s health care plan
Note: Grant funds may be subject to federal and state taxes. Housing in Los Angeles is not provided and must be secured independently.
J. Paul Getty Trust Fully Funded Graduate Internships Requirements
To be eligible for the Getty Graduate Internship, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- You must be currently enrolled in a graduate program (M.A., Ph.D., graduate conservation certificate, or international equivalent) in a field relevant to the internship, OR
- You must have completed a relevant graduate degree on or after January 1, 2024, and hold postgraduate experience in your field.
The program is open to students of all nationalities. Individuals from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For foreign nationals:
- Living Abroad: Must be eligible to enter the U.S. with a J-1 visa in the Intern or Trainee category.
- Studying in the U.S.: Must be able to maintain your F-1 status for the entire duration of the internship.
- Note: Getty does not meet the STEM OPT employment requirements. If applying for Post-Completion OPT, you must be approved before September 2027.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
03 November, 2026
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