Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
Entries are now open for Curatorial Research Grants, offered annually to organisations, galleries, or museums to help cover the costs of appointing a curator to conduct research for a specific project.
These grants are designed to support organisations in appointing a research curator to undertake research for exhibitions or installations related to British art or architecture, or for cataloguing projects that result in printed or online catalogues.
Organisations may also apply to cover replacement staff costs, providing temporary cover for a curatorial staff member working on a specific exhibition or cataloguing project.
Curatorial Research Grants offer up to £40,000, paid in a single installment directly to the organisation.
Funding is intended to cover costs related to appointing an individual for major research projects, such as exhibitions or large cataloguing projects. It is not for other staging costs like loans or equipment. A portion of the budget may support costs directly related to the curator’s work.
Applications for part-time curatorial researcher support are also welcome.
Applicants should provide details of any existing or expected funding from other sources.
The funding supports research, education, and knowledge dissemination in British art and architectural history, from the medieval period to today, across various cultural and geographical contexts.
The remit includes art made in Britain or by British artists but is not limited to art strictly from within the British Isles. It covers a broad range of subjects related to Britain’s artistic and cultural histories.
Grants are not offered for field archaeology, contemporary architecture practice, or performing arts. Applications involving photography, performance, film, or digital media must clearly demonstrate relevance to British art studies.
Applications are open to organisations both within the UK and internationally.
Only one Curatorial Research Grant application per organisation will be considered each year.
For more information, visit Paul Mellon Centre.
