Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Fellowship, 2027–28

About the role

The Frick Collection offers a six‑month fellowship for an outstanding candidate pursuing research in the field of medals from approximately 1400 to 1900. The fellowship provides curatorial training and the scholarly and financial resources needed to complete the assigned research project. The Fellow will work with the exceptional collection of western European art from the early Renaissance through the end of the nineteenth century, complemented by the Frick Art Reference Library, and will have the opportunity to focus on objects from the vast medal collection donated by Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher.

Responsibilities

• Conduct object‑based research on medals in the Frick’s collection, particularly the Scher donation.
• Collaborate with curatorial and educational staff on research for permanent collection displays and special exhibitions.
• Participate in the daily administrative routines of a small museum as part of curatorial training.
• Deliver a public lecture on the research topic at the Frick.
• Prepare the lecture for publication in the Frick’s series of Scher Fellow Lectures.

Requirements

• Scholar pursuing research that expands knowledge in the field of medals, ideally centered on one or more objects from the Scher collection.
• Candidates at any career stage across academia, museums, and related fields are invited; particular consideration given to early‑career candidates.
• Physical requirements comparable to most office roles: ability to interact in‑person with colleagues, use common office tools (computer, phone), and traverse the museum’s offices and building(s) both inside and outside, including different levels.

Benefits

• Dedicated place of study at the Frick.
• Access to the museum’s collections and the Frick Art Reference Library.
• Introductions to New York City museums and libraries.
• Consultation with Frick curators and conservation staff on the research project.

Pay

$31,250 salary for the six‑month term.

Schedule

Full‑time, six‑month fellowship expected to begin between September 2027 and January 2028, with no possibility of extension beyond the six‑month term.

Application deadline: December 15, 2026.