We invite applications for a one-month Visiting Research Fellowship during the Autumn Semester 2026.

Based in Masaryk University's Department of Art History, the mission of the Centre for Modern Art & Theory is to promote research and teaching in the fields of modern and contemporary art, visual culture, aesthetics, design and art criticism. It hosts several individual and joint research projects and organises a regular programme of events, including guest lectures (SMArt Talks), Work In Progress sessions and a reading group.

The Visiting Fellow will be expected to undertake their research with the support of the Centre. They'll deliver a SMArt Talk lecture, lead a Work in Progress session, engage in intellectual exchanges with the Centre's members, as well as actively participate in the Centre's programme of academic activities.

The Fellowship is open to researchers at any stage of their career who hold a PhD in a relevant field. The Fellow will receive a stipend of 50 000,- CZK (approximately 2 000€), intended to cover travel and accommodation costs and contribute to living expenses, for an expected stay of three to four weeks. Although the total amount of remuneration available is fixed at this amount, the Fellow may propose to stay for a longer duration using the same stipend. The Fellowship should take place within the window of the Autumn semester (September–December) 2026.

To apply, please prepare a single PDF containing the following:

– a covering letter (maximum of 800 words) stating the applicant's motivation for participating in the Centre for Modern Art & Theory, how they see themselves fitting into the Centre's programme of research, and briefly outlining the study project the applicant proposes to undertake during the Fellowship (the letter should also state the applicant's preferred dates for undertaking the Fellowship)

– a CV, including a list of publications

– a writing sample (e.g., an article or book/thesis chapter; maximum of 9 000 words)

Send your application by email to patrick.laviolettephil.muni.cz. The deadline is Monday, the 30th of March 2026 (17:00 GMT+1)!

Applicants will be notified of the decision by mid-April 2026. Please direct any enquiries to the email address above.

To learn more about the Visiting Research Fellowship and read about the experiences of our past fellows, visit the link below!

https://modernart.phil.muni.cz/en/research/visiting-research-fellowship