Funder: Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Applications close) | September 2027 (References due)
Funding Amounts: Up to £40,000; no fixed project duration, with an outcome normally expected within five years
Summary: Supports organisations undertaking ambitious research on British art, visual culture and architecture with defined outcomes or a lasting legacy.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a dedicated business account; individuals cannot apply for their own research projects.
Description
The Paul Mellon Centre’s Research Project Grants provide flexible support for organisations undertaking ambitious, sustained research in British art, visual culture and architecture. Projects must lead to a defined outcome or contribute significantly to a larger research project. Public-facing outcomes or a lasting legacy might include an exhibition, digital project, catalogue or similar dissemination. Funding can also help two or more organisations establish collaborative research.
The programme supports research staff and activities that facilitate research, rather than the practical delivery of its final outcome. It prioritises rigorous, original scholarship with long-term value, timely research opportunities, and work in geographical or cultural contexts not previously supported by the Centre. Projects that include underrepresented voices or reach broader audiences within British art studies are also valued.
