The Brooks International Fellowship Programme | How to Apply
Open Call: Delfina Foundation Brooks International Fellowship Programme 2026 (UK)
The Delfina Foundation, in partnership with Tate, has announced an open call for the Brooks International Fellowship Programme 2026, a six-month research fellowship hosted in London. Now in its twelfth year, the programme is aimed at international curators, researchers, and critics working in visual arts and design who are based outside the United Kingdom.
About the Brooks International Fellowship Programme
Successful fellows will be hosted within the Tate Modern Curatorial Division for six months in 2026, alongside participation in Delfina Foundation’s residency programme. The fellowship focuses on a critical reassessment of classical modernist histories within Tate’s international collection.
Research will centre on two key thematic areas:
- Gender and queer ecologies
- The ecology of migrating identities
Benefits of the Brooks International Fellowship Programme
Selected fellows will receive comprehensive support, including:
- A six-month fellowship starting June 2026 at Tate Modern Curatorial
- Supported research visits to Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, and Tate St Ives
- A residency at Delfina Foundation with:
- A return economy-class flight
- UK airport transfers
- Visa fee reimbursement, where applicable
- A £40 daily living allowance
- A London public transport pass
- Accommodation in a shared residence at Delfina Foundation
Who Can Apply
The fellowship is open to individual practitioners who identify as curators, researchers, or critics working in visual arts and design. Applicants must be based outside the UK at the time of application.
Deadline and Application
The application deadline is 8 January 2026. Full details and the application form can be accessed via the official Delfina Foundation open call page.
Preparing a Strong Research Application
Applicants developing research proposals may find it useful to think critically about how creative and scholarly work circulates beyond traditional institutional structures. This reflection on how writers and creatives approach self-publishing as an alternative knowledge pathway offers insights into autonomy, dissemination, and authorship that can strengthen conceptual framing.
Engaging with contemporary writing and narrative experimentation can also sharpen research perspectives. Exploring recommended short stories by writers such as Pemi Aguda, Chimeka Garricks, and Erhu Kome can help applicants situate their thinking within current global conversations around identity, migration, and form.
