THE J. PAUL GETTY TRUST

Their core work

The Getty Trust is one of the world's foremost cultural heritage institutions, operating the Getty Conservation Institute, Getty Research Institute, Getty Museum, and Getty Foundation from its Los Angeles campus. Its conservation scientists develop methods and materials to preserve paintings, archaeological sites, buildings, and artifacts, while its research arm advances art history and the study of cultural objects. In the H2020 context, the Getty lends scientific expertise on materials analysis, conservation methods, and heritage science practice to European research infrastructures and doctoral training programs. For partners, it is a non-European anchor institution that brings global standing, extensive collections, and a deep bench of conservation scientists.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Between 2015 and 2019 the Getty's H2020 work centered on building pan-European heritage science infrastructure through IPERION CH. From 2018 onward the portfolio broadened into doctoral training (ED-ARCHMAT) and more specific sub-topics such as preservation of archaeological sites and digital archaeology, before returning to infrastructure with IPERION HS in 2020. The clear trend is from pure infrastructure participation toward an integrated mix of infrastructure, training, and digital methods.

The Getty is deepening its role as a transatlantic anchor for European heritage science, combining infrastructure participation with doctoral-level training and digital methods — a good partner for long-horizon cultural heritage consortia.

How they like to work

The Getty has never coordinated an H2020 project in this dataset, consistently joining as participant or third party — appropriate for a US institution inside EU-led consortia. It works in very large, international networks (92 partners across 23 countries from just three projects) and has been loyal to the IPERION heritage science community across two consecutive funding cycles. Expect a scientifically senior contributor rather than an administrative lead.

92 partners across 23 countries in only three projects, reflecting the very large consortia typical of European research infrastructures. The network is strongly European, with the Getty providing the main non-EU node.

What sets them apart

The Getty is one of the rare non-European partners embedded in the flagship IPERION heritage science infrastructures, making it a bridge between European conservation networks and North American collections, scientists, and audiences. Few other H2020 participants combine museum-scale collections, a research library, and a dedicated conservation institute under one roof. Partner with the Getty when you want transatlantic scientific credibility, access to world-class case-study material, or a strong dissemination route into North America.

Highlights from their portfolio

• IPERION HS
  Flagship European research infrastructure for heritage science (2020-2024); the Getty's continued participation signals a long-term commitment after IPERION CH.
• IPERION CH
  Founding integrated platform that established the modern European heritage science community, with the Getty as one of the rare US participants.
• ED-ARCHMAT
  Marie Curie European doctorate training the next generation of researchers in archaeological and cultural heritage materials science, with the Getty contributing as an industrial-type partner.