Jutta Held Award 2026 (Munich, ZI)

The Jutta Held Award honours and supports early career research in art history with a socio-political focus.

The prize, funded by Stiftung Kritische Kunst- und Kulturwissenschaften, honours the memory of Jutta Held (1933–2007), one of the first female professors of art history. The award is made in recognition of her commitment to social issues and gender studies in art and cultural history, and aims to promote such critical approaches in early-career scholarship.

Consideration will be given to a Ph.D. dissertation, M.A. thesis, or publication completed within the last three years. Applicants should have graduated within the last five years. The winning candidate, chosen by an independent committee of scholars, will receive € . . . → En lire plus

JAMES LOEB FELLOWSHIP (Munich, ZI)

 

The Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte will award a James Loeb Fellowships for the Classical Tradition in Art and Architecture for the year 2026.

The fellowship commemorates James Loeb (1867 New York – 1933 München), graduate of Harvard University, initiator of the Loeb Classical Library project and art collector. The fellowship is intended to support research that reflect Loeb’s central interests.

The fellowship is intended for doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars who have graduated within the last five years and who are working on a project related to the classical tradition in art and architecture, from the Middle Ages to the present.

Fellows are expected to partake in . . . → En lire plus

PANOFSKY FELLOWSHIP 2026 : (Munich, ZI)

PANOFSKY FELLOWSHIP 2026 : Byzantine-Latin Artistic Interactions in the Late Medieval and Early Modern Periods

Prof. Dr. Michele Bacci, Université Fribourg, will hold the Panofsky Professorship at the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte Munich in 2026. In connection with this professorship the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte seeks applications for a Panofsky Fellowship.

The fellowship is intended for doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars (who have graduated within the last five years) who are working on a project related to the topic “Byzantine-Latin Artistic Interactions in the Late Medieval and Early Modern Periods”. Fellows are expected to maintain a presence at the ZI, to present the Fellowship project, and to partake in the activities of the ZI. The fellowship lasts three months and commences between April and July 2026.

Graduate fellows will receive a monthly . . . → En lire plus

Albert Ottenbacher Fellowship for Provenance Research 2026 (Munich, ZI)

Albert Ottenbacher Fellowship for Provenance Research 2026

The Albert Ottenbacher Fellowship, sponsored by the Association of Friends of the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte e.V. CONIVNCTA FLORESCIT, supports research projects on provenance research in the broadest sense. The fellowship is named in memory of Albert Ottenbacher (1950–2022) and honors his commitment to provenance research at the ZI.

The fellowship enables a research stay of up to three months at the Central Institute for Art History. Fellows are expected to partake in the activities of the ZI and to present the fellowship project. The amount of the scholarship is € 2,000 per month (doctoral students) or € 2,300 (postdocs). The fellowship . . . → En lire plus

Census Fellowship in the Reception of Antiquity

Census Fellowship in the Reception of Antiquity

Humboldt-Universität x Bibliotheca Hertziana x Warburg Institute. Application deadline: Jan 31, 2026

The Institut für Kunst- und Bildgeschichte, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History, and the Warburg Institute, School of Advanced Study, University of London, are pleased to announce a fellowship in Berlin, Rome, and London, offered at either the predoctoral or postdoctoral level. These fellowships grow out of the longstanding collaboration between the Humboldt, the Hertziana, and the Warburg in the research project Census of Antique Works of Art and Architecture Known in the Renaissance (https://www.census.de).

The fellowships extend the traditional chronological boundaries of the Census and are dedicated to research and intellectual exchange on topics related to the . . . → En lire plus

MUSEE DU LOUVRE × RIJKSMUSEUM ACCUEIL CROISE DE CHERCHEURS POSTDOCTORAUX

 

 

Le programme d’accueil croisé Musée du Louvre × Rijksmuseum invite les chercheurs postdoctoraux à soumettre des propositions de recherche explorant l’histoire de l’art et l’histoire culturelle partagées de la France et des Pays-Bas, telles que reflétées dans les collections, l’histoire ou les contextes institutionnels du Musée du Louvre et du Rijksmuseum.

Pour l’année 2026, nous sollicitons des propositions dans le domaine des arts décoratifs et des intérieurs historiques, en cohérence avec les collections et les domaines de recherche du département des arts décoratifs du Rijksmuseum et du département des objets d’art du Musée du Louvre.Nous étudierons toutes propositions internationales de recherche visant à contribuer au débat scientifique . . . → En lire plus

Fondation GIacometti, école des modernités, résidences de recherche

La Fondation Giacometti soutient des contributions significatives dans le domaine de l’histoire de l’art moderne.

L’Institut Giacometti propose un programme de recherche sur l’histoire de l’art moderne : l’École des modernités. Ce programme a pour ambition de soutenir les projets originaux dans l’étude de l’art de la période moderne (1905-1960).

Dans le cadre de ce programme, l’Institut Giacometti apporte son soutien à des recherches inédites sur la période moderne, par l’accès à son centre de recherche, par une résidence de recherche et par un soutien à l’édition sous la forme d’une collection d’ouvrages. La modernité cosmopolite à Paris est un des axes de ce programme.

Pour recevoir les . . . → En lire plus

Aide à la publication: École des Modernités

École des Modernités

The Institut Giacometti in Paris runs a research programme on the history of modern art: the « École des Modernités ». The aim of this programme is to support original projects in the study of the art of the modern period (1905-1960). As part of this programme, the Institut Giacometti supports original research on the modern period through access to its research centre, research residencies and publishing support in the form of a collection of essays. One of the main themes of the programme is cosmopolitan modernity in Paris.

The École des Modernités’ collection of monographs, jointly published with Fage Éditions, offers unpublished texts which are the results of recent research on little-known or yet-to-be-discovered artists or movements that contributed to the vitality of cosmopolitan . . . → En lire plus

Early Career Fellowships, Collegium Helveticum, Zurich

Early Career Fellowships, Collegium Helveticum, Zurich

Do you hold a PhD in art history or a related field, or a master’s degree from an art school? Does your work cross and transgress disciplinary boundaries in unconventional ways? Are you looking for a vibrant, transdisciplinary research community? Then you might consider applying for a 10-month residential early-career fellowship at the Collegium Helveticum. Open to all disciplines, the fellowship begins on September 1, 2026, and the call for submissions is now live until February 12, 2026 (17:00 CET).

With its early-career fellowship program, the Collegium supports outstandingly promising academics and artists at a critical stage of their career.

Early-career fellows are free to pursue their individual projects as outlined in their application, and they receive support from . . . → En lire plus

Louvre Abu Dhabi Fellowship & Grant Programme (2025-2026)

Louvre Abu Dhabi Fellowship & Grant Programme (2025-2026)

Applications are now open for Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Research Fellowship Programme, supporting innovative work in art history, archaeology, museum studies, conservation, and heritage science. Fellows conduct research on-site using the museum’s Resource Center, Conservation Center and Scientific Laboratory – the first of its kind in the Gulf for material analysis.

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Research Programme focuses on transversal areas such as art history, museum studies, collection studies, and heritage science, with the aim of fostering groundbreaking research in collaboration with scholars and institutions, both regionally and globally. Structured around three thematic axes – Global History of . . . → En lire plus

Deutsch-Französischer Studienkurs 2026 (23-27 Mar 26)

Deutsch-Französische Perspektiven der Kathedralforschung nach dem Brand von Notre-Dame, 23.-27. März 2026.

Organisiert vom Deutschen Forum für Kunstgeschichte (DFK Paris), der Otto-Friedrich Universität Bamberg und der Universität Aix-Marseille, mit der Unterstützung der Deutsch-Französischen Hochschule/Université Franco-allemande.

Wiss. Leitung: Stephan Albrecht, Julia Drost, Andreas Hartmann-Virnich, Anna Chiara Knoblauch.

Der Wiederaufbau von Notre-Dame hat neue methodische Zugänge in der Kunstgeschichte katalysiert, die der Forschung der Kathedrale einen Erkenntnisgewinn versprechen. Der von der Deutsch-Französischen Hochschule geförderte Studienkurs zielt darauf ab, aktuelle Ansätze zur Erforschung der Kathedrale zu diskutieren und interdisziplinäre wie spezialisierte Fragestellungen zu fördern. Welche neuen Fragestellungen standen in den letzten 15 Jahren im Vordergrund? Wie haben sie unseren Blick auf die Kathedrale verändert? Im Verlauf eines fünftägigen Programms sollen diese Fragen im deutsch-französischen Vergleich und im internationalen Kontext theoretisch reflektiert . . . → En lire plus

Bourse Mennour pour la recherche en histoire de l’art contemporain 2026

Date limite de candidatures · 31 janvier 2026

Bourse Mennour pour la recherche en histoire de l’art – Édition 2026

Forte du succès de ses deux précédentes éditions – avec plus d’une trentaine de candidatures, venues d’étudiant·e·s de plus de vingt écoles et universités différentes en France, dont près de la moitié en région – la Bourse Mennour pour la recherche en histoire de l’art est renouvelée.

Soucieuse d’encourager l’écriture de l’histoire de l’art, la galerie apportera à nouveau un soutien à la recherche, dans le cadre du Mennour Institute, avec deux nouvelles dotations d’une valeur de 5 000 euros chacune, qui seront attribuées à deux étudiant·e·s inscrit·e·s ou en attente d’inscription en doctorat en France.

Les sujets de recherche pourront couvrir tous les . . . → En lire plus

3rd Nuncius Essay Award 2026

Nuncius is a peer-reviewed and international journal devoted to the history of the material and visual culture in science. Published three times a year by Brill and under the auspices of the Museo Galileo in Florence, Nuncius explores the material sources of scientific endeavor, such as scientific instruments and collections, and the specific settings of experimental practice, as well as the visual cultures of science and interactions between sciences and arts. The materiality of science is a fundamental source for the understanding of its history, and the visual representation of its concepts and objects is equally crucial. Founded in 1976 by Maria Luisa Righini Bonelli (1917-1981), Nuncius . . . → En lire plus

Post-Doctoral Fellow / Assistant to the Director, Villa I Tatti, Florence

POSITION TITLE: Post-Doctoral Fellow and Assistant to the Director for Academic Programs. I Tatti, Florence.

REPORTS TO: Paul E. Geier Director of Villa I Tatti.

Villa I Tatti offers a position of Post-Doctoral Fellowship and Assistant to the Director for the academic years 2026-2028 with one year renewal possibility. The candidate will be an art historian of the later medieval and/or early modern period (1300-1700), including the historiography and impact of the Italian Renaissance in the Modern Era (19th-21st centuries). The successful candidate will spend approximately half of the time working on his/her own project, chosen to be in keeping with I Tatti’s own academic agenda . . . → En lire plus

Research Fellowships, Yale Center for British Art

The Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) offers short-term fellowships to support research projects that engage substantively with the museum’s collections. These awards are open to academics, curators, doctoral candidates, and independent scholars seeking funding for up to four weeks of on-site research.

These fellowships are open to curators, academics, independent scholars, and doctoral students working in any area of British visual and material culture. Applicants may be of any nationality. North American predoctoral applicants must have completed all academic requirements except the dissertation to qualify.

Fellowships provide US $5,000 for a four-week research period, with funding prorated for stays of two to four weeks. This stipend is intended to cover all associated costs, including travel, lodging, and daily expenses.

Application Timeline

Deadline: Tuesday, January . . . → En lire plus

Offre de poste : « INHA – recrutement d’un coordinateur ou coordinatrice scientifique »

Département des Études et de la Recherche Catégorie A Contractuel uniquement CDD de deux ans Prise de poste souhaité au 1er avril 2026

 

Date limite de candidature : 05 janvier 2026

Vos missions en quelques mots

Missions et activités principales :

Sous l’autorité de la directrice du département des études et de la recherche et au sein de l’équipe du DER, le coordinateur scientifique assure l’animation et l’actualisation de projets de recherche existants. Il joue un rôle essentiel dans le développement et la structuration de la communauté scientifique en histoire de l’art et en conservation . . . → En lire plus

Création du prix RAAMI-Recherche en histoire de l’Art et Archéologie des Mondes de l’Islam à l’initiative du CFHA

Prix RAAMI-Recherche en histoire de l’Art et Archéologie des Mondes de l’Islam

 

Article 1 – Objet du prix

Le Comité Français d’Histoire de l’Art (CFHA) et le Groupement d’Intérêt Scientifique Moyen-Orient et mondes musulmans (GIS MOMM, UAR 2999 Études aréales) en collaboration avec la Fondation Inalco, organisent chaque année le prix RAAMI – Recherche en histoire de l’Art et Archéologie des Mondes de l’Islam. Le nom Raami, dérivé de l’arabe (râmi, « celui qui lance ») et du persan (« l’archer »), est également l’un des noms donnés au Sagittaire dans la tradition arabe. Il évoque une figure animée par une soif insatiable . . . → En lire plus

Doctoral Fellowships in History and Theory of Architecture, ETH Zurich

The doctoral program at the Institute of History and Theory of Architecture (gta), ETH Zurich, Switzerland offers two fellowship positions to start on 1 October 2026. This program focuses on the history and theory of architecture and urbanism in a wider context of cultural history, including the history and theory of art, science and technology.

The two fully-funded fellowship positions are open for research in any area of history and theory of architecture and urbanism, and we welcome innovative proposals across geographies, methodologies, and time periods. GTA Fellows will have freedom to determine the content of their doctoral research and are not required to conform to the research interests of any particular research group.

We are seeking junior researchers with a background in the history and theory of . . . → En lire plus

Predoctoral Fellows, Bibliotheca Hertziana,

The Department of Prof. Dr. Tanja Michalsky at the Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History (Rome) welcomes projects in – but not necessarily limited to – its core research areas.

Funding periods last 2–3 years. To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled in a doctoral program at a university.

Successful candidates are expected to join a group of junior scholars working on one of the topics and to participate in the institute’s activities. They are also expected to present the results of their research during their stay at the Institute and to make use of the Institute’s facilities . . . → En lire plus

The Burlington Magazine’s Travel Bursaries

The Burlington Magazine’s Travel Bursaries to study collections of European drawings.

We are delighted to announce a new initiative: The Burlington Magazine Travel Bursaries, generously funded by the Rick Mather David Scrase Foundation.

These bursaries are designed to support emerging art historians undertaking research on old master drawings. The awards will fund travel to major collections worldwide to study works of Western art on paper from the Renaissance to 1900.

Typical awards will range from £2,000–£2,500 for travel within Europe and £3,000–£3,500 for intercontinental travel. Applications are welcomed from postgraduate and curatorial researchers worldwide.

The deadline for applications is Sunday, 1 February 2026.

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