Research Grants
Supports graduate student research on decorative arts and material culture, emphasizing object-based, inclusive, and innovative scholarship, especially on underrepresented communities.
Funder: The Decorative Arts Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline; projected)
Funding Amounts: $500–$2,000 per award; funding provided post-travel upon submission of required materials.
Summary: Supports graduate student research in decorative arts and material culture, emphasizing object-based, inclusive, and innovative scholarship.
Description
The Decorative Arts Trust Research Grants program supports graduate students (Master’s and PhD) conducting research on topics in decorative arts and material culture. The Trust prioritizes projects that are object-based, incorporate diverse and inclusive perspectives, and contribute to groundbreaking scholarship, including work focused on marginalized and underrepresented communities. Grants may be awarded with specific topical or regional focuses, such as the Marie Zimmermann Grant (for late-19th and 20th-century topics) and the DARTS Grant (for West Coast-related research). Funding is intended to support research travel and related expenses.
