ANN: Institut Giacometti Grants 2019, Paris

Deadline: Sep 2, 2019

The Institut Giacometti in Paris offers a programme of research into the history of modern art: the École des Modernités (School of Modernities). The aim of this programme is to support original projects for the study of the art of the modern period (1905-1960).

Within the framework of this programme, the Institut Giacometti gives its support to unpublished research into the modern period by providing access to its research centre, funding for a study grant and support for publishing in the form of a literature collection. The cosmopolitan modern movement in Paris is one of the focal points of this programme.
Research Grant of the Institut Giacometti, Paris for the History of Modern Art (1905-1960)

I. The Institut Giacometti Research Grant

The Institut Giacometti Research Grant is awarded to support significant contributions to the history of modern art. It is aimed at young researchers whose work focuses on the art of the modern period (1905-1960), and which offers original perspectives, either because of the subject chosen or the angle adopted.

The award recipient of the Institut Giacometti Research Grant will receive a grant of 10,000 euros, and will be invited to contribute to the research activities of the Institut Giacometti in Paris, within the École des Modernité (School of Modernities) program (lectures, seminars, workshops,…).

The Institut Giacometti offers ready access to its archives and library, together with mentoring for the successful candidate’s research.


II. Publication Grants of the Institut Giacometti, Paris École des Modernités literature collection

This call for applications to contribute to the École des Modernités literature collection is aimed at young researchers whose work focuses on the art of the modern period (1905-1960), and which offers original perspectives, either because of the subject chosen or the angle adopted.

Successful candidates will see their study published in the form of a book of about seventy pages, in the École des Modernités Collection. They will be paid a fee of 800 euros. The Institut Giacometti will cover the costs of translation, proof reading, publication and distribution and will provide 40 copies of the book to the author.

The Institut Giacometti offers ready access to its archives and library, together with mentoring for the successful candidate’s research.

contact : bourses@fondation-giacometti.fr
Detailed information at : http://www.fondation-giacometti.fr/en/grants