International Training Programme Conference and Research support grants 2025 are OPEN!

Written by Claire Messenger, Manager, International Training Programme

Do you have a place at a conference but need help funding your place?

Do you have a research proposal that needs additional financial support?

Then read more below!!

Since 2021 the International Training Programme has awarded 39 grants to a wide range of research projects and conference places to fellows across the network. We would like to extend this offer to the entire network again in 2025, through an open application process.

Successful fellows will be able to demonstrate the relevance of attending a conference or carrying out research, to their professional needs and development. The ITP team would also like to see how an applicant’s conference attendance or proposed research draws on experiences from the ITP annual programme and legacy work.

This opportunity will be granted to fellows who have a proven track record (with the ITP, in their personal or professional lives) of good time management and to those who are organised and understand the importance of regular communication and report writing to the ITP team and ITP funders. In terms of a research grant application, experience of writing and research related interest and experience is also desirable.

Please only apply if you are comfortable arranging and booking your own accommodation and travel, researching the type of visa needed for your travel and filling in the application independently. This is a grant to support successful applicants financially, and while we always offer support and advice, on this occasion we cannot offer to manage your logistical arrangements.

NEW FOR 2025!!

This year we are opening five grants now (February 2025) and will open a further five grants in May 2025.  The second tranche of grants will be solely for those hoping to attend the 27th ICOM General Conference in Dubai 2025 which will focus on The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.

If you have any questions or need any further information, don’t hesitate to contact.

Meanwhile, through these links you will find:-

Full detail of our ITP Conference and Research grants HERE

Conference support grant: application form:

Research support grant: application form: