I'm pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Polaire Weissman Fund Fellowship in Conservation. This Fellowship is available to qualified graduate students interested in pursuing an academic or museum career in the history or conservation of dress. The focus of the fellowship must be on the conservation aspects of the Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection now at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Applicants should have been enrolled for at least one year in an advanced degree program in the field of art, architecture, cultural studies, design, conservation, or costume history. Deadline for all application materials, including transcripts and letters of recommendation: December 5, 2014, 5:00 p.m. (EST) To apply, please go here: http://www.metmuseum.org/research/internships-and-fellowships/fellowships/conservation-and-scientific-research-fellowships Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss project proposals before application submission. Best regards, Sarah Sarah Scaturro Conservator The Costume Institute Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028-0198 Tel: 212.396.5298 Fax: 212.570.3970