Christie’s announces the application window is open for the Christie’s Grant for Nazi-era Provenance Research 2026.
For the fourth consecutive year, Christie’s is supporting early years academics researching the art losses and spoliation of the Nazi era 1933-1945. Thirty years on from seminal publications and initiatives illuminating how Jewish collectors, families, museums, libraries and institutions were robbed of their possessions, either through plunder or state-sanctioned actions, new information continues to come to the fore. Much of this new research is the result of the engagement, mission and commitment of emerging academics and researchers.

In 2026, Christie’s is offering 4 grants of £5,000 to current and continuing post-graduate students and 1 grant of £2,000 to an undergraduate student with a developing interest in this field and related future post-graduate studies in mind. The application process is now open to students in art history or with an interdisciplinary interest in Nazi-era related provenance research.

Application criteria:
Applications should be submitted by 10 July 2026 via email to RestitutionGrantchristies.com. Early applications are encouraged. Candidates may be students in art history or those with an interdisciplinary interest in Nazi-era provenance research.

Applicants should include:
- An outline of current or proposed research topic (1,000–2,000 words), including date of thesis submission ;
- Confirmation of enrolment at an academic institution on a post-graduate course (Masters or Ph.D studies) or undergraduate course, with date of anticipated completion clearly indicated;
- A curriculum vitae;
- Two academic referees;
- An outline on how financial support – up to £5,000 or equivalent in currency of recipient – would be helpful in ensuring completion of studies.

Please note that grants should be spent within 18 months of receipt. Grants may cover institutional/tuition fees, research-related costs or to assist open access publication. They should include any additional information they feel relevant on how this this grant would make a difference in supporting their studies.

Contact:
For any questions, applicants may contact Sarah Done (International Restitution Director) via RestitutionGrantchristies.com.

Applications will be accepted until 10 July 2026 by email to RestitutionGrantChristies.com.
We welcome you sharing the grant information with your academic community.

For further information about the application requirements please visit Grant Information | Christie's (www.christies.com/en/services/restitution/grant-information).