OpenFieldPeary-MacMillan Arctic Museum Curatorial Fellowship
One-year post-baccalaureate curatorial fellowship cataloging Inuit material culture, preserving historical polar expedition photography, and curating public Arctic exhibitions.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Art History, Indigenous Studies, or Museum Studies with minimum 3.5 GPA
- English language proficiency
- High-level English proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, curatorial philosophy statement, and writing sample
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters from museum curators or university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $42,000 annual post-baccalaureate stipend plus institutional health benefits
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-exempt museum research appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bowdoin College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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