MoMA and Ford Foundation Launch $185,000 Scholars in Residence Program

A new Scholars in Residence initiative at the Museum of Modern Art in New York is funded by The Ford Foundation. Three scholars will receive annual stipends of $185,000 for year-long research projects. They are expected to engage with the museum's collection and archives, contributing to curatorial discussions on acquisitions, exhibitions, and programming. MoMA seeks nominations and self-nominations from researchers with a proven track record, emphasizing fresh perspectives on modern and contemporary art history. The program actively encourages applications from groups historically underrepresented in the museum field. Selected participants will work closely with MoMA's resources to add new layers of meaning to the collection. Applications are open, with details available online.