Fellowship at Rijksmuseum

The Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship for conservation research
Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum operates a Fellowship Programme for outstanding
candidates working on the art and history of the Low Countries whose
principal concern is object-based research.  The aim of the
programme is to train a new generation of museum professionals:
inquisitive object-based specialists who will further develop
understanding of art and history for the future.  The focus of
research should relate to the Rijksmuseum's collection, and may
encompass any of its varied holdings, including Netherlandish
paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, prints, drawings, photography
and historical artefacts.  The purpose of the programme is to enable
applicants to base part of their research at the Rijksmuseum, to
strengthen the bonds between the universities and the Rijksmuseum,
and to encourage the understanding of Netherlandish art and history.
The programme offers students and academic scholars access to the
museum's collections, library, conservation laboratories and
curatorial expertise.

Applications are invited for: The Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship for
conservation research

Predoctoral Fellowship

The Migelien Gerritzen Fonds / Rijksmuseum Fonds will annually or
biennially enable one predoctoral candidate to conduct conservation
research or technical PhD-research on art works and historical
artefacts.  This is a one-year Fellowship, with the possibility of
renewal for one additional year.  It will welcome applicants who are
either conservators or scientists.  The Fellow's progress will be
assessed in consultation with his/her supervisors at the university
and the Rijksmuseum, to determine if the renewal of the Fellowship
for a second year is desirable.  The Fellowship will preferably
result in a publication, the content and form of which will be
decided by the Fellow and his/her academic supervisors in
consultation with the Rijksmuseum.  The Rijksmuseum will provide
working space for the Fellows, in order to stimulate an exchange of
knowledge, ideas and experience.  Access will be provided to all
necessary information in the museum, as well as to the library,
conservation laboratories of the Rijksmuseum and the University of
Amsterdam.

Eligibility: The Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship supports individuals
engaged in postgraduate university studies leading to a Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Science (DSc) degree, whose research
is compatible with the Fellowship position The candidate has to have
a university-affiliated supervisor

    Fellowships are open to candidates of all nationalities and with
    varied specialisms They may include conservators and scientists

    Candidates should have proven research capabilities, academic
    credentials and excellent written and spoken knowledge of two
    languages (English and preferably Dutch or German)

Funding: Fellowship stipends are awarded to help support a Fellow's
study and research efforts during the tenure of their appointment.
The stipend of Euro33,000 (less applicable taxes and deductions) is
for a period of twelve months commencing 1 September 2016, the start
of the academic year.  It is funded by an endowment legacy.  The
Fellowship will allow for limited travel for research in art
collections and archives elsewhere in Europe to a maximum value of
Euro5,000 annually.  This is a one-year Fellowship, with the
possibility of renewal for one additional year.

Application and procedure: Complete applications have to be
submitted through the online application system.  Please follow the
link below to learn about the required documents for application.

Apply at

    <URL:https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/fellowships/rijksmuseum-fellowship-programma/migelien-gerritzen-fellowship>

The closing date for all applications is 13 March 2016, at 6 pm
(Amsterdam time/CET).  No applications will be accepted after this
deadline.

All applications must be submitted online and in English.
Applications or related materials delivered via email, postal mail,
or in person will not be accepted.

Selection will be made by an international committee in April 2016.
The committee consists of eminent scholars in the relevant fields of
study from European universities and institutions, and members of
the curatorial and conservation staff of the Rijksmuseum.

Applicants will be notified by 1 May 2016.
All Fellowships will start in September 2016.

For questions concerning the application procedure, contact

    Marije Spek
    Coordinator of the Fellowship Programme
    +31 20 6747395
    m.spek<-at->rijksmuseum<.>nl

For questions concerning the Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship, contact

    Robert van Langh
    Head of the Conservation Department
   +31 20 6747233
    r.van.langh<-at->rijksmuseum<.>nl


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