The scholarship for the study of French 18th-century fine and decorative art has been created to provide funding over a 12-month period to those engaged in the study of French 18th-century fine and decorative art to enable them to develop new ideas and research that will contribute to this field of art historical study.

Applicants must be studying, or intending to study, for an MA, PhD, post-doctoral or independent research in the field of French 18th-century fine and decorative arts within the 12-month period the funding is given (i.e. September 2024 – August 2025).

The funding is open to UK and international applicants.

Research funded by this scholarship may lead to the submission of articles for publication in the Magazine: as such, the panel are looking for object related research, of the kind that the Burlington publishes.

£10,000 is awarded to one recipient per year and applies to a 12-month period.

Eligible costs:

- Tuition/university fees
- Travel and subsistence costs
- Book costs related to the research
- Image costs related to the research
- Facility/museum/archive access costs or related fees, such as photocopying

The start date of successful applications should be at the beginning of the academic year (generally September). Earlier start dates will be considered for independent scholars or post-doctoral research.

Closing date and notification date
Closing date: 17 March 2024
The successful applicant will be notified by 31 May 2024.

Applicants must provide:

- CV
- Description of project/research (no longer than 2 pages of A4)
- Budget
- Proof of Institution you are attending/will attend – if applicable

Applications can only be submitted via email.
All application documents must be submitted in PDF or Word document (.docx) format and emailed to scholarshipburlington.org.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to provide two references for further review by the Selection Panel.

All correspondence should be conducted in English.