Organizer Information
The Burlington Magazine is one of the world’s leading publications dedicated to the study of fine and decorative arts. Founded in 1903, it provides critical scholarship, research, and insight into global art history, with a particular emphasis on European art. The magazine actively supports emerging scholars through its annual
scholarship programs, fostering original research and publications in specialized fields of art historical study.
Title & Description
Scholarship for the Study of French 18th-Century Fine and Decorative Art – 2026
This scholarship provides a 12-month funding opportunity to support MA, PhD, postdoctoral, or independent research focused on French 18th-century fine and decorative arts. The award allows recipients to develop original ideas, conduct in-depth research, and contribute to scholarly publications. Funded projects should align with object-based research, reflecting the type of content The Burlington Magazine publishes. The
scholarship encourages international and UK applicants to explore new approaches to understanding and contextualizing this pivotal period in French art history.
Categories
Visual Arts, Art History, Decorative Arts, Research
Eligibility
- Open to MA, PhD, postdoctoral, or independent researchers studying French 18th-century fine and decorative arts.
- Applicants must conduct research during the funded 12-month period (September 2026 – August 2027).
- International and UK applicants are eligible.
- Research must be relevant to object-based study suitable for potential publication in The Burlington Magazine.
Program Benefits & Awards
- £12,000 GBP awarded to one recipient per year.
- Funding distributed in quarterly installments (£3,000 each); flexible schedules may be negotiated.
- Eligible expenses include:
- Tuition or university fees
- Travel and subsistence costs
- Research-related books and images
- Facility, museum, and archive access costs (e.g., photocopying)
- Award recipients gain the opportunity to contribute research potentially publishable in The Burlington Magazine.
Excluded expenses: conference travel or registration, general computer costs, staff salaries, memberships, and general journal subscriptions.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Project/research description (max 2 pages, A4)
- Budget plan
- Proof of enrollment at a university or research institution (if applicable)
- Shortlisted candidates will provide two references.
How to Apply?
Submit all application materials via email:
scholarship@burlington.org.uk
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
- Notification of Award: 29 May 2026
- Funding Period / Start Date: September 2026 – August 2027 (flexible for independent researchers)
- Interim Report: 6 months after notification
- Final Report: Within 2 months after grant completion
Location
United Kingdom
Additional Details
- Award recipients must submit interim and final written reports (minimum 2 pages each) in English.
- Recipients are expected to acknowledge The Burlington Magazine in publications, presentations, or public talks. Logos available on request.
- The scholarship supports independent and institution-based research, aiming to expand knowledge in French 18th-century fine and decorative arts.
- Past recipients include scholars from the University of Cambridge, University of Toronto, Bard Graduate Center, École du Louvre, University of Sydney, University of Turin, and University of Warsaw.
