New Narratives: Early Career Fellowship
This fellowship funds early career researchers to conduct innovative projects that reframe and diversify the study of British art, with support from the Paul Mellon Centre.
Funder: Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Due Dates: January 18, 2027 (full application) | January 28, 2027 (reference submission)
Funding Amounts: £35,000 (1 year) or £70,000 (2 years, £35,000/year) plus £500/year for networking; fixed amounts.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral researchers with projects that reframe and diversify the study of British art.
Key Information: Open internationally; applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent experience; cannot hold concurrent paid fellowships.
Description
The New Narratives: Early Career Fellowship is designed to support individuals undertaking ambitious research projects that challenge and expand established understandings of British art. The fellowship is aimed at postdoctoral researchers or those with equivalent research experience, providing both financial and institutional support for impactful and inclusive research. Recipients gain access to the Paul Mellon Centre’s resources, mentorship, and academic community, with a strong emphasis on projects that introduce original perspectives and increase the diversity of voices within British art studies.
