Research Travel Grants in Europe for Art Historians for the year 2026

On going

| Updated on 17 October 2024

Ongoing

Closing on january 9th 2026 at midnight

Who can apply?

Applicants must have completed a PhD in art history for at least 3 years (thesis defended before January 9th, 2023) or be actively engaged in art history research at a professional level (lecturers, curators), regardless of nationality.

Applications will be evaluated according to the quality of the presentation of the research topic, the justification for a trip to France or one or more countries of the European Union, and finally the degree of preparation for this trip (identification of resources or sources to be consulted and a correctly assessed budget).

Only applicants residing in France during the academic year 2025-2026 can apply for a stay in one or more countries of the European Union. Applicants residing outside France during the academic year may only apply for a stay in France.

Application Process

  • The application package must include:
    • A cover letter addressed to the Director of Studies and Research of INHA. This letter will detail the research project, the reasons for the research trip (specifying which institutions and collections/archives will be consulted), the location, the duration and the period of stay in the country ;
    • A curriculum vitae ;
    • A provisional budget ;
    • For applicants residing in France and wishing to travel to one or more European Union countries: proof of residence for the academic year 2025-2026 (an invoice less than 3 months old, or a statement of honour).

    Applications must be submitted online HERE  until January 9th, 2026

    Only applications submitted online will be considered.

Contacts

For further information, you can contact the Department of Studies and Research by e-mail: der-dir @ inha.fr or by telephone on 01 47 03 85 81.