The Rijkmuseum is inviting applicants for the  Michelin Gerritzen Fellowship for the high-achieving candidates in the Netherlands. The program is open to conduct conservation or scientific research on artworks and historical artefacts. The fellowship is awarded for applicants from all over the world.

The aim of the fellowship is to 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.

The fellowship will provide the award amount according to the academic achievement

• Eligible Countries:  Applicants of all nationalities are eligible for the fellowship.
• Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• The Michelin Gerritzen Fellowship is open to MA graduates, as well as PhD students and post-doctoral candidates.
• Fellowships are open to candidates of all nationalities and with varied specialisms. They may include researchers specialising in the field of the conservation sciences or related studies.
• Candidates should have proven research capabilities, academic credentials and excellent command of the English language – both written and spoken. Proficiency in a second language (ideally Dutch or German) is preferred but not required.

Applicants must have good command over the English language.