Individual Research Grants
Individual Research Grants support individuals with research time and travel in British art, visual culture and architecture to address specific questions and contribute to scholarly projects.
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Funder: Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (Applications open) | January 18, 2027 (Applications close) | January 28, 2027 (References due)
Funding Amounts: Up to £20,000; activity normally completed within two years of award
Summary: Flexible support for individuals undertaking research time and/or travel in British art, visual culture and architecture.
Key Information: Individuals worldwide may apply; awards above £8,000 require postdoctoral-level or equivalent research experience.
Description
The Paul Mellon Centre’s Individual Research Grants support individuals addressing specific research questions in British art, visual culture and architecture. Funding can provide focused research time, including staff replacement or time away from employment or freelance work, research travel to collections, archives and sites, or a combination of these activities. Part-time research is permitted.
The programme supports research towards a defined project, rather than the practical costs of producing its final outcome. Projects may contribute to a publication, a series of articles, an exhibition proposal or a larger research undertaking. Selection considers scholarly rigour, originality and long-term contribution, alongside timely opportunities, financial need, underrepresented geographical or cultural contexts, inclusion, feasibility, value for money and environmental impact.
