Research Project Grants
The Paul Mellon Centre's Research Project Grants fund organisations for ambitious research projects advancing scholarship in British art, visual culture, and architecture.
Funder: Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Due Dates: September 14, 2026 (Full application deadline) | September 23, 2026 (Referee submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £40,000 per project; duration flexible (typically up to 5 years)
Summary: Supports organisations undertaking ambitious research projects in British art, with funding for staffing, materials, and research facilitation.
Key Information: Only organisations may apply; individuals are not eligible.
Description
This opportunity provides flexible financial support for organisations, institutions, and nonprofits pursuing ambitious and sustained research projects in the field of British art, visual culture, or architecture. The grant is designed to enable impactful scholarly initiatives—such as exhibitions, digital projects, or catalogues—and may also serve as seed funding for collaborative ventures. Funding can be used for staffing, research materials, and facilitation costs, but not for general day-to-day research or outcome-specific delivery costs (such as exhibition display cases or publicity materials). Projects must demonstrate clear scholarly value and public-facing outcomes.
