Study Support Grants
Study Support Grants support master’s and doctoral students with study and research costs in British art, visual culture or architecture, reducing financial barriers to postgraduate study.
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Funder: Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (Applications open) | January 18, 2027 (Applications close) | January 28, 2027 (References due) | April 16, 2027 (Decisions by)
Funding Amounts: £5,000 fixed grant
Summary: Supports master’s and doctoral students facing financial barriers to study and research in British art, visual culture or architecture.
Key Information: Applicants must have a confirmed course place or already be enrolled; fully funded students and previous recipients are ineligible.
Description
The Paul Mellon Centre’s Study Support Grants help individuals begin or continue postgraduate study in British art, visual culture or architecture. Funding is intended to reduce financial barriers and can support the costs that make the greatest difference to a student’s studies, including course fees, living expenses, research trips and course materials. Students do not need to work towards a specific research outcome.
The Centre considers academic rigour, originality and the potential for a longer-term contribution to British art scholarship. It also values timely research, work that would not proceed without support, and projects involving geographical or cultural contexts not previously supported by the Centre. Research that includes underrepresented voices or reaches broader audiences is another priority, alongside feasibility, value for money and environmental considerations.
