Visiting Research Fellowships (2026-27), Henry Moore Institute

Henry Moore Institute is a world-recognised centre for the study of sculpture. We host a year-round programme of exhibitions, conferences and lectures, as well as developing research and publications, to expand the understanding and scholarship of sculpture. Each year we offer a number of fellowships to enable artists and researchers to develop their work.

The Institute’s Sculpture Research Library holds over 30,000 publications, including books, journals and ephemera and the Archive of Sculptors’ Papers documents the working lives of hundreds of British sculptors. Staff at the Institute have a depth and breadth of knowledge of sculpture and its histories and we enjoy engaging with fellows as . . . → En lire plus

Elisa Debenedetti Prize

Elisa Debenedetti (1933-2024), professor of art history at Sapienza Università di Roma, promoted the study and research of 18th-century arts for decades. Author of important contributions, essays and monographs, she founded and edited the journals “Studi sul Neoclassico” (1973-80) and “Studi sul Settecento Romano” (since 1985), essential points of reference and discussion for researchers and scholars.

The Debenedetti family, in agreement with the Department of History, Anthropology, Religions, Art and Entertainment at Sapienza Università di Roma, the Centro di Studi sulla Cultura e l’Immagine di Roma and the Fondazione Ernesta Besso, have established a biennial prize for an unpublished long-form . . . → En lire plus

Professor Martin Warnke Program, Madrid, Museo del Prado

Professor Martin Warnke Program, Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid

Application deadline: Apr 15, 2026

The research stays named after the distinguished art historian Martin Warnke (1937-2019), a scholar of the work of authors as present in the Prado collections as Rubens, Velázquez and Goya, have been instituted by the Museo Nacional del Prado in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Madrid to facilitate short study stays for academics and researchers with habitual residence in a country of the European Union.

The program provides for a four-week consecutive residency for one researcher.

The residency period is set from September 1 – September 30, 2026. Exceptionally, a different . . . → En lire plus

Tenure Track Pos., Max Planck Institutes, Lise Meitner Research Group

Tenure Track Pos., Max Planck Institutes, Lise Meitner Research Group

“Free science is as natural as free breathing.” – Lise Meitner.

The Max Planck Society (Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e.V.) is a world-leading, independent, non-profit research organization with the goal to promote cutting edge basic research. Over 26,000 employees across 85 Max Planck Institutes and research facilities conduct basic research in the life and natural sciences as well as the humanities, social sciences and law and have a strong interest in innovative and interdisciplinary research.

Lise Meitner Research Group (Tenure track positions at Max Planck Institutes) The Max Planck Society invites outstanding applicants to apply for tenure-track . . . → En lire plus

PicALsso Research Residency (Madrid/Paris, 1 Sep 26-31 Jul 27)

The Madrid Institute for Advanced Study (MIAS) and the Centre d’études Picasso, the research centre of the Musée national Picasso-Paris, are launching a new call for applications for a three-month research residency.

This program aims to support research related to the critical and cultural receptions of Pablo Picasso’s work in Latin America, while fostering academic mobility and scholarly exchange between Madrid and Paris. It is open to researchers and artists holding a PhD and pursuing a career of excellence in the fields of the arts, humanities, social sciences, and law.

The Madrid Institute for Advanced Study (#MIAS) is an international research institute based in Madrid, created and jointly directed by the Casa de Velázquez and the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, dedicated to academic excellence and interdisciplinary dialogue in the arts, . . . → En lire plus

Appel à candidatures : Bourse Paris–Rome en histoire de l’art numérique 2026-2027

Appel à candidatures : Bourse Paris–Rome en histoire de l’art numérique 2026-2027

English version HERE

Date limite de candidature : dimanche 15 mars 2026

 

L’Institut national d’histoire de l’art (INHA) et la Bibliotheca Hertziana – Institut Max Planck pour l’histoire de l’art (BHMPI) proposent une nouvelle bourse de recherche entre Paris et Rome, destinée à des candidates et candidats de niveau doctorat ou postdoctorat.

Description

D’une durée de trois à six mois, cette bourse transnationale vise à soutenir des projets de recherche interdisciplinaires, innovants et expérimentaux dans le domaine des humanités numériques. Elle invite les candidates et candidats à utiliser et mettre en lien les ressources numériques . . . → En lire plus

Appel à candidatures : Carte blanche de l’INHA pour l’histoire de l’art en région

Appel à candidatures : Carte blanche de l’INHA pour l’histoire de l’art en région

Date limite de candidature : lundi 04 mai 2026

Le dispositif de la Carte Blanche a pour objectif de soutenir une recherche en histoire de l’art menée en consortium par différents acteurs et institutions, au sein d’une région, entre plusieurs régions, ou entre Paris et une région, sur la durée de l’année civile concernée. Il vise à favoriser la collaboration entre les institutions (musées, universités, laboratoires de recherche, écoles supérieures de la création, centres d’art, etc.) ainsi qu’un croisement fécond des méthodes et des savoirs.

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Lectureship in History of Art, Materials and Technology, UCL, London

The UCL History of Art Department is seeking to appoint a full-time Lecturer in the History of Art, Materials and Technology, to begin on 1 September 2026.

The successful candidate will have a background in art history, conservation, heritage or material science, or associated fields. We encourage applicants whose expertise will complement existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate would be capable of teaching in and overseeing the running of the Material Studies Laboratory. They would join a thriving department with close links to London’s museums and gallery networks and a university with its own important collections. They would contribute to teaching, take on administrative responsibilities, demonstrate ongoing research excellence and generate research income by actively pursuing and applying for appropriate grants. The successful appointee will have a relevant . . . → En lire plus

Two Postdoctoral Positions, EPFL Lausanneart and architecture of the early modern Mediterranean world,

Two fully funded postdoctoral positions are available to begin in the 2026-27 academic year, working primarily with Professor Cammy Brothers. It is a one year, renewable position.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or be in their final year of their doctoral program with the expectation of a degree by October 1, 2026. The field is defined broadly as the art and architecture of the early modern Mediterranean world, 1100-1700, but the specific focus is open.

Deadline: Applications should send the following in a single pdf by March 2, 2026: a letter of interest (1 page) indicating the candidate’s background and reason for pursuing a postdoctoral position; a description of the proposed research and writing project to be pursued during the fellowship year (2-4 pages, it can be distinct from the . . . → En lire plus

4A_Lab: Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026/2029

4A_Lab: Art Histories, Archaeologies, Anthropologies, Aesthetics Fellowships 2026/2029 Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellows (M/F/D)

The Berlin-based research, fellowship, and mentoring program 4A_Lab invites excellent early career and mid-career scholars to apply for up to three predoctoral and three postdoctoral residential fellowships (6 to 36 months for predoctoral and 6 to 24 months for postdoctoral fellows).

4A_Lab: Art Histories, Archaeologies, Anthropologies, Aesthetics is a joint program of the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz – Max-Planck-Institut (www.khi.fi.it), and the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz (www.preussischer-kulturbesitz.de), in collaboration with further partners in Berlin. The Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz is an internationally outstanding cultural and scientific institution with unique museums, archives, libraries, research institutes and facilities. The Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz is a highly connected Max Planck Institute for art historical research, in dialogue with other disciplines, . . . → En lire plus

Bourse Daniel Arasse, séjour recherches Villa Médicis

Bourse Daniel Arasse

Cette bourse s’adresse à des chercheurs francophones, doctorants ou postdoctorants (pour une première bourse postdoctorale), en histoire et théories des arts, souhaitant mener une recherche dans des institutions romaines et/ou situées en Italie, portant sur les périodes moderne et contemporaine.

Le dossier de candidature pour la sélection 2026-2027 devra être déposé en ligne au plus tard le 31 mars 2026 à 13h.

L’ensemble des conditions et modalités de candidature est disponible ici : https://villamedici.it/programme_residence/residence-medicis-daniel-arasse/

Le lien direct pour candidater est le suivant : https://candidatures.efrome.it/campagne_de_selection_des_laureats_daniel_arasse_2026_2027

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Academic Assistant, The Polycentric Renaissance, KHI Florence

The Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz – Max-Planck-Institut – Department Bianca de Divitiis – is pleased to announce a call for applications for the full-time position of Academic Assistant (m/f/d).

We are looking for an excellent and research driven candidate who has successfully completed his/her/their PhD (or will have done so by the start of the contract) and is positioned to propose a research project that corresponds thematically and methodologically to the research theme of the department The Polycentric Renaissance. Local Identities and Global Connections.

The Polycentric Renaissance explores global connections within a very defined context, that of the Iberian monarchy between the 15th and the 17th centuries. It will trace connections between viceroyal kingdoms, from the Mediterranean to Central and South America, which despite their geographical distances were . . . → En lire plus

The Burlington Magazine scholarship for French 18th Century art

The Burlington Magazine are pleased to announce the ninth annual scholarship for the study of French eighteenth-century fine and decorative art. The scholarship provides 12 months of funding, enabling the recipient to develop original ideas and research that will make a meaningful contribution to this area of art-historical study.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES & TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Eligibility criteria: Applicants must be studying, or intending to study, for an MA, PhD, post-doctoral or independent research in the field of French 18th-century fine and decorative arts within the 12-month period the funding is given (i.e. September 2026 – August 2027).

The funding is open to UK and international applicants.

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Research Fellowships, Viaggio a Palermo

Viaggio a Palermo.

Research fellowships granted by the Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History (Rome) in collaboration with Fondazione Palazzo Butera (Palermo).

The Department Michalsky at the Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History, in collaboration with the Fondazione Palazzo Butera in Palermo, is inviting applications for a four-month research fellowship for 2026.

The call is open to doctoral and postdoctoral researchers with a project related to one of the following thematic areas: – the history of art, architecture, and urban development in Palermo and Sicily from the Middle Ages to the present day, . . . → En lire plus

Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships, Bibliotheca Hertziana

The department of Prof. Dr. Tristan Weddigen (Art of the Modern Age in a Global Context) at the Bibliotheca Hertziana is pleased to offer

Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships for the 2026/27 academic year.

Under the overarching theme of Art of the Modern Age in a Global Context, the department welcomes projects addressing – but not limited to – one of its five research priorities: Rome Contemporary, Materiality and Mediality, Italy in a Global Context, Transnational History of Art History, and Digital Visual Studies. Please find further information about these research priorities and other projects on the department’s website: https://www.biblhertz.it/en/dept-weddigen.

Applicants should be at an early stage in their career and can propose a funding period of three to twelve months. Scholarship recipients may request . . . → En lire plus

Winterschool de l’université de L’Aquila sur la sculpture de l’Italie centrale XIV-XVe siècle (16-21 mars 2026)

Dans le cadre d’une Winter School à Calascio, dans les Abruzzes, du 16 au 21 mars 2026, ‘université de L’Aquila a créé vingt bourses de mobilité (150 euros) pour des étudiants et couvrira également les frais de logement et de nourriture. Les candidatures émanant de l’étranger sont fortement encouragées.

La Winter School verterà su tematiche di studio riguardanti il seguente profilo: • Indirizzo storico-artistico: scultura nell’Italia centrale (secoli XV-XVI). La Winter School sarà organizzata in: – Sopralluoghi in chiese, monumenti, cantieri di restauro aperti e sedi istituzionali nella regione Abruzzo. – Lezioni seminariali.

Lien pour l’appel à candidature :

https://www.univaq.it/include/utilities/blob.php?table=borse_studenti&id=760&item=bando

Bourse ZI pour recherche en arts décoratifs

The Association of Friends of the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte, Munich (CONIVNCTA FLORESCIT), offers an annual award for early career research in the field of applied arts. The award is funded by Claudia Oetker.

The purpose of this award, funded by Claudia Oetker, is to encourage younger scholars to address neglected topics and to bring the results of their work to the attention of a broader public. Consideration will be given to a Ph.D. dissertation, M.A. thesis, or scholarly publication, completed within the last three years and dealing with art historical questions which involve the applied arts. Applicants should have graduated within the last five years. The winning candidate chosen by an independent committee of scholars, will receive € 7,000, and . . . → En lire plus

Theodor Fischer Award (Munich, ZI)

The Association of Friends of the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte, Munich (CONIVNCTA FLORESCIT), offers an annual award for early career research in the field of the history of architecture. The purpose of this award, named after the architect Theodor Fischer (1862-1938), is to encourage younger scholars to bring the results of their work to the attention of a broader public.

Consideration will be given to a Ph.D. dissertation, M.A. thesis, or scholarly publication, completed within the last three years and dealing with art historical questions in the history of architecture. Applicants should have graduated within the last five years.

The winning candidate, chosen by an independent . . . → En lire plus

Wolfgang Ratjen Award (Munich, ZI)

The Wolfgang Ratjen Award is an annual award for early career research in the field of graphic arts. The prize, funded by the Foundation Wolfgang Ratjen, is curated and presented by CONIVNCTA FLORESCIT Friends of the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte.

The purpose of this award, which honours the memory of the collector Wolfgang Ratjen (1943-1997), is to encourage younger scholars to address neglected topics and to bring the results of their work to the attention of a broader public.

Consideration will be given to a Ph.D. dissertation, M.A. thesis, or publication, completed within the last three years and dealing with art historical questions which involve drawings or prints in Western art. Applicants should have been graduated within the last five years. The winning candidate, chosen by an independent . . . → En lire plus

Willibald Sauerländer Award (Munich, ZI)

The Willibald Sauerländer Award honours and supports early career research in the history of art history. The prize, funded by CONIVNCTA FLORESCIT Friends of the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte, honours the memory of Willibald Sauerländer (1924–2018), from 1970 to 1989 director of the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte and an honorary professor at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich.

Consideration will be given to a Ph.D. dissertation, M.A. thesis, or publication completed within the last three years. Applicants should have been graduated within the last five years. The winning candidate, chosen by an independent committee of scholars, will receive € 7,000, and is expected to spend three months conducting research at the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte . . . → En lire plus