Many of you may already be familiar with the Getty’s paid yearlong graduate internship program, but I wanted to let you know that application portal for the 2026/27 year is now open: https://www.getty.edu/projects/graduate-internships/ Students can learn more about the position in the Department of Manuscripts at the J. Paul Getty Museum at: https://www.getty.edu/projects/graduate-internships/opportunities/ I am writing to you in the hopes that you will encourage your best-qualified students to apply.
In recent years, the Department of Manuscripts has been more active than ever developing and expanding our programs of exhibitions, publications, education, and online resources. Interns in the department work with the Museum’s collection of illuminated manuscripts in a variety of contexts. They will have the opportunity to work on an exhibition, to collaborate on the Museum’s interactive multimedia program, to conduct research on the collection, and to observe at close hand how a curatorial department functions. The Getty also offers the opportunity to get to know scholars from all over the world, including Manuscripts Department guest scholars and conservators in residence at the Museum as well as the Getty Research Institute scholars. We are welcome applicants who are eager to work on projects that are vital and relevant to contemporary, diverse audiences both in and outside of the galleries. We give all qualified applications careful consideration.
Please note that the application deadline is November 4, 2025.
