The Theodore Rousseau Fellowships, intended to develop the skills of connoisseurship by supporting firsthand examination of paintings in major European collections rather than library research, are awarded for the training of students whose goal is to enter museums as curators of painting. Applicants should have been enrolled for at least one year in an advanced degree program in the field of art history. Short-term fellowships (minimum three months) will be considered, along with twelve-month requests. Three letters of recommendation are required, at least one academic and one professional. For the project proposal or statement, please see the Program-Specific Application Requirements available on the Metropolitan Museum of Art's website. There, you will also see the appropriate deadline for the specific program you would like to apply to. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.