Organizer Information:
The Rubinoff Sculpture Park (Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada) is a cultural institution dedicated to the intersection of art and knowledge. It hosts exhibitions, research programs, and public forums that explore how art informs and expands understanding across disciplines. Its initiatives emphasise interdisciplinary scholarship and public engagement.
Title & Description:
Postdoctoral Awards 2026
The Postdoctoral Awards support early-career researchers worldwide to conduct interdisciplinary research connecting art and knowledge. Awardees receive funding to pursue research leading to publications on any topic within the arts, humanities, or sciences, with a focus on art as a source of knowledge and its societal relevance. Recipients present their work at the Company of Ideas Forum at the Sculpture Park, fostering exchange with scholars and artists. The award encourages original scholarship, dissemination of knowledge, and contribution to cultural discourse.
Categories:
- Research / Academic Scholarship
- Art & Knowledge Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Publication / Writing
Eligibility:
- Open internationally to early-career researchers in Arts, Humanities, or Sciences.
- Applicants must be in the final stages of a PhD program or have submitted their PhD within the last three years.
- Must commit to presenting research at the Company of Ideas Forum.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- $7,000 CAD (~$5,000 USD / £3,900) for research and publication expenses, including travel, archival work, research assistance, image permissions, and open-access fees.
- Travel, accommodation, and presentation expenses covered for attendance at the Company of Ideas Forum, June 15–17, 2026.
- Professional visibility through presentation at an international forum and publications.
Application Fee:
No Entry fee
Application Requirements:
- Cover letter
- CV/resumé
- Contact details of one referee
- Research statement (≤1,000 words) addressing contribution to understanding art as knowledge, societal relevance, and planned outputs with a timeline
- Writing sample (≤10,000 words; excerpt from dissertation or publication)
How to Apply?
Applications should be submitted to awards@rubinoffsculpturepark.org
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: 6 February 2026
- Notification Date: Late April 2026
- Company of Ideas Forum: June 15–17, 2026
Location:
Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada
Additional Details:
- All resulting publications must acknowledge the JRSP and copies submitted to its archive.
- Licensing for internal educational use required.
Website Link: https://www.rubinoffsculpturepark.org/
