New Narratives Funding Opportunities
The Paul Mellon Centre’s New Narratives Doctoral Scholarship supports UK-based doctoral research that brings fresh, diverse perspectives to British art, visual culture, or architectural history.
Funder: Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Due Dates: January 18, 2027 (Full application) | January 28, 2027 (Reference submission)
Funding Amounts: £32,000/year for 3 years (total £96,000) plus £500/year networking support
Summary: Supports doctoral research that broadens and diversifies perspectives in British art history at UK institutions.
Description
The New Narratives: Doctoral Scholarship from the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art is designed to support individuals undertaking doctoral research that expands understandings of British art through new and diverse perspectives. The scheme particularly encourages applications from those whose backgrounds or research interests are under-represented in the humanities in the UK. The scholarship aims to foster an inclusive academic environment and to promote innovative research that challenges traditional narratives in British art, visual culture, or architectural history.
