Organizer Information
The Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) is an international research institution and museum based in Montréal, Québec, dedicated to advancing knowledge, promoting public understanding, and encouraging debate about architecture, urbanism, and related fields. Founded in 1979, the CCA operates as a multidisciplinary centre combining exhibitions, publications, research programs, and educational activities. Its extensive library and collection support innovative scholarship across architecture, design, photography, and visual culture. Through its fellowship programs, the CCA provides researchers with access to unique archival resources and a platform for intellectual exchange with international scholars and practitioners.
Title & Description
CCA Photography Research Fellowship Program
The 2027 CCA Photography Research Fellowship Program offers a residency opportunity for advanced researchers working on innovative photography-related projects. The fellowship supports independent research based on the resources of the CCA Library and Collection, providing fellows with time, space, and institutional support to develop significant scholarly or curatorial projects.
The program is designed for researchers at the postdoctoral level and beyond, or professionals with equivalent experience, whose work contributes original perspectives to the study of photography. Proposed projects should demonstrate a clear connection to the CCA’s holdings and explore photography through historical, theoretical, curatorial, architectural, or interdisciplinary approaches.
Selected fellows will spend one to two months in residence at the CCA in Montréal, conducting full-time research, engaging with the institution’s collections, and participating in public discussions, seminars, workshops, and summer activities organized by the CCA.
Categories
- Photography
- Visual Arts
- Art History
- Curatorial Research
- Cultural Research
- Design Research
- Architecture & Visual Culture
- Academic Writing & Publications
Eligibility
The fellowship is open to international applicants and candidates from all countries.
Eligible applicants should be:
- Researchers at the postdoctoral level or beyond; or professionals with equivalent research experience.
- Applicants whose proposed projects demonstrate originality, intellectual contribution, and relevance to photography research.
- Researchers able to conduct independent full-time research during the residency period.
Applicants must submit their materials in English or French. The program is intended for advanced researchers rather than early-career students without significant research experience.
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected CCA Photography Research Fellows will receive:
- Research stipend: CAD 5,000 per month to support living and accommodation expenses during the residency.
- Residency opportunity: One- to two-month research residency at the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montréal.
- Travel support: The CCA provides one economy-class round-trip airline ticket to Montréal, or equivalent ground transportation support based on mileage.
- Additional baggage/material shipping support: Reimbursement for shipping necessary research materials and personal items within a budget determined by the CCA.
- Research facilities: Access to a private office at the CCA and the institution’s Library and Collection resources.
- Professional engagement: Opportunities to participate in public events, discussions, seminars, and workshops organized by the CCA.
- Visibility and knowledge exchange: A platform to present research findings and connect with an international community of researchers and practitioners.
Housing is not directly provided, but fellows receive guidance in finding suitable accommodation in Montréal. Medical insurance is not covered by the CCA.
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 16 October 2026
- Notification of Results: December 2026
- Residency Period: 7 June – 30 July 2027
- Expected Arrival Period: Second or third week of June 2027
- Residency Duration: One to two months
Location
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Additional Details
Photography Research Fellows are expected to focus exclusively on their approved research project during the residency. Fellows must present their research at a public event and submit a brief written report at the end of their stay.
The fellowship is non-renewable. International fellows are responsible for obtaining any required visas or work permits, while the CCA can assist with relevant immigration procedures.
Selection is conducted by a consultative committee based on:
- Quality and originality of the research proposal
- Relevance to the CCA Library and Collection
- Expected intellectual contribution to photography research
- Feasibility of completing the project during the residency period