Fellowship at National Gallery of Art

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

The conservation division of the National Gallery of Art is offering
a painting conservation fellowship supported by the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation.  The three-year fellowship commences in July 2006 and
includes a $28,000 stipend annually plus $2,000 each year for travel
and research. The fellowship will be devoted to conservation
examination, maintenance, and treatments of the collection of modern
and contemporary paintings and research on related artists'
materials.  The fellow will be expected to produce a publishable
paper based on research completed during the fellowship award
period.  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.

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.

Interested candidates must submit the following material:
Transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of academic
study; (although official transcripts are preferred, unofficial
copies are accepted) A curriculum vitae including basic biographical
information, current and permanent addresses, and telephone numbers;
A short statement of the applicant's interests and intent in
applying for the fellowship; Offprints of any publications or
lectures; 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 with a return address no later
than 30 June 2006 and sent to:

    Michael Skalka
    Conservation Administrator
    National Gallery of Art
    2000B South Club Drive
    Landover MD 20785

Email 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 30 July 2006 of the decision of the
selection committee for an early September starting date.


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