Short Description:

The Alkazi Foundation for the Arts (AFA), in partnership with the Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT) and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), invites applications for a visiting Curatorial Research Fellowship. The Fellowship is based in the V&A’s Photography Section in South Kensington, London, for 3–6 months, allowing mid-career cultural producers to conduct research and assist with ongoing photography projects.

Eligibility

  • Nationality: Indian citizens domiciled in India.
  • Age: 25–45 years.
  • Profession: Artists, scholars, writers/editors, curators (independent or affiliated with art institutions).
  • Project: Research relating to the V&A’s photography collections; ongoing curatorial interests encouraged.
  • Other: Applicants must demonstrate existing knowledge in photography history or contemporary lens-based practice.
  • Not Eligible: Collectives, projects tied to another institution/commercial space, infrastructure/equipment-heavy projects.

Fellowship Details

  • Duration: 3–6 months (April 2026 start).
  • Location: V&A Photography Section, South Kensington, London.
  • Funding: Covers travel (economy class), accommodation, meals, local travel (applicant responsibility).
  • Publication Support: AFA/CWIT/V&A will promote the published work; connection to editors available.

How to Apply

Application Materials:

  • 500-word project proposal in PDF.
  • Up-to-date CV.

Submission Email: alkazifoundation01@gmail.com

  • Proposal Focus: Clearly outline aims, intended outcomes (exhibition or publication), pedagogical/practice-oriented inclinations, and connection to V&A collections.
  • Language: English.

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 10 November 2025
  • Awardee Announcement: February 2026
  • Fellowship Commencement: April 2026

Website Link

https://alkazifoundation.org/call-for-entries-3/

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