Fellowship at National Gallery of Art

William R. Leisher Memorial Fellowship for Research and Treatment of
Modern Paintings
National Gallery of Art

The painting conservation department will host a one-year
fellowship, renewable for a second year, commencing in the fall of
1999 and including a $23,000 stipend. The fellowship will be devoted
to conservation examination, maintenance, and treatment of paintings
in the twentieth-century collection and research on contemporary
artists' materials. A significant portion of the fellowship will be
directed toward completing an inventory of the collection of modern
artists' materials. The fellow will be encouraged to produce a
publishable paper. Lectures, symposia, and informal discussions
contribute to the fellowship program, in addition to the significant
resources of the Gallery, including the library, the photographic
archives, and the scientific research department.

Eligibility: Graduates from recognized training programs or
candidates with equivalent training will be considered. Applicants
should have no more than five years of work experience. A proven
record of research and writing ability as well as English language
skills are required. Fellowships are awarded without regard to age,
sex, nationality, or race. Selected finalists who are not United
States citizens must provide proof of their own health insurance
coverage during the fellowship period.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must submit the
following material in English:

    1.  Transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of
        academic study (although official transcripts are preferred,
        unofficial copies are accepted)

    2.  A curriculum vitae including basic biographical information,
        current and permanent addresses, and telephone numbers

    3.  A short statement of the applicant's interests and intent in
        applying for the fellowship

    4.  Offprints of any publications or lectures

    5.  Two supporting letters of recommendation from conservation
        professionals familiar with the candidate's work and one
        letter of personal reference (sent directly to the address
        below)

The material should be postmarked no later than 30 June 1999 and
sent to:

    Michael Skalka
    Conservation Administrator
    Conservation Division
    National Gallery of Art
    Washington, D.C. 20565
    USA

E-mail address for inquiries only: m-skalka [at] nga__gov Formal
applications must be postmarked and mailed.

After a preliminary selection, final candidates may be invited for
an interview. A portfolio of conservation treatments and research
should be presented by the candidate at the interview. All
applicants will be notified by 28 July 1999 of the decision of the
selection committee.

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