Research Project Grants
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The Research Project Grants from the Paul Mellon Centre support organisations conducting impactful research on British art, visual culture, or architecture, with a focus on public-facing outcomes.
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Funder: Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: References due | September 2027: Applications close (projected) | September 2027: References due (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £40,000 per project; project duration flexible (typically up to 5 years).
Summary: Flexible grants for organisations to conduct ambitious research projects in British art, supporting impactful, public-facing outcomes.
Key Information: Only organisations (not individuals) with a business account are eligible; international organisations may apply.
Description
The Paul Mellon Centre’s Research Project Grants provide flexible financial support to organisations undertaking significant research in the field of British art, visual culture, or architecture. The scheme aims to facilitate projects that deliver meaningful public-facing outcomes—such as exhibitions, digital initiatives, or collaborative efforts—that contribute to the understanding and legacy of British art. The Centre encourages proposals that are original, rigorous, and demonstrate long-term impact, supporting both standalone and collaborative projects.
