Applications are now open for the Martine Franck Curatorial Research Grant, aimed at supporting researchers and curators to develop research and exhibition projects.
Offered by the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, the grant fellowship, awarded every two years, provides the recipient—selected from a new international generation of scholars—with ideal conditions to carry out research and contribute to renewing curatorial approaches on the work of the two photographers by supporting original and contemporary perspectives.
Funding
Up to €7,000 is awarded to the recipient of the Martine Franck Curatorial Research Grant to curate an exhibition at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson.
The grant covers research and curatorial work, the production of material for the exhibition and the book, supervision of the book’s production, as well as any travel and accommodation expenses.
Who qualifies to apply?
– Researchers from around the world are invited to apply, but applying researchers must have enrolled in or have completed a doctoral program, and curators must have enrolled in or have completed a graduate program.
– Idea candidates are those who can demonstrate research capabilities and show evidence of publication or curatorial experience.
– Best candidates are those referred by a research or curatorial professional.
When to apply
Apply before May 31, 2025
Where to apply
The Martine Franck Curatorial Research Grant, offered by the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, is now accepting applications for its upcoming fellowship, awarded biennially.
This grant supports researchers and curators from the new international generation aiming to develop research and exhibition projects that offer original and contemporary perspectives on photography.
The recipient is awarded up to €7,000 to curate an exhibition and conceive a book, covering research, curatorial work, production material, book supervision, and related travel and accommodation expenses.
Eligible applicants include researchers and curators worldwide who have enrolled in or completed a doctoral or graduate program, respectively.
Candidates should demonstrate research capabilities, publication or curatorial experience, and ideally be referred by a professional in the field.
The deadline to apply is May 31, 2025, and applications are accepted online through the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson's website.
