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Postdoctoral Award
Funding for early-career research on art and knowledge
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 11, 2026Latest change: The 2027 Postdoctoral Award now has a December 1, 2026 deadline, revised eligibility rules, and a new single-PDF application process.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 11, 2026
Latest change: The 2027 Postdoctoral Award now has a December 1, 2026 deadline, revised eligibility rules, and a new single-PDF application process.
Postdoctoral Award updated for 2027
The 2027 Postdoctoral Award now shows a December 1, 2026 application deadline and late-February 2027 decisions, replacing the earlier February 6, 2026 and late-April 2026 dates. The award also updates the application instructions to require one PDF, a cover letter of up to 600 words, a specific email subject, and submissions to admin@rubinoffsculpturepark.org. Eligibility and scope were also revised: applicants must now work in the Humanities or Sciences on art and knowledge, PhD applicants pursuing artistic research are excluded, and reasonable career breaks may be considered. The award description now states that research may support publication or research expenses such as travel, archival work, research assistance, image permissions, and open-access fees, and the in-person forum presentation is now conditional rather than mandatory.
Funding available
$ 7,000
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides CAD 7,000 to support early-career postdoctoral research. It funds research and publication-related work on art and knowledge, including travel, archival work, research assistance, image permissions, and open-access fees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Minimum amount : 7,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Research leading to one or more publications
- Research on art and knowledge
Documents Needed
- Cover letter
- Academic CV
- Writing sample
- Name and contact details of one referee
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early-career researchers
- Applicants from any academic discipline in the Humanities or Sciences
- Graduate students in the latter stages of their PhD degree or applicants who have submitted their PhD thesis within three years of the application deadline
Who is not eligible
- Applicants pursuing a PhD through artistic research
Eligible expenses
- Research or publication expenses, including travel, archival work, research assistance, image permissions, and open-access fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Applicants anywhere in the world
Selection criteria
- Outstanding research in the field of Art as a Source of Knowledge
- Ability to communicate with scholars outside their narrow area of expertise
- Breaking new ground in their discipline
How to apply
- Submit the application as a single PDF.
- Email it to admin@rubinoffsculpturepark.org.
- Use the subject Postdoctoral Award Application; applications without this subject or that contain multiple PDFs may not be considered.
- Submit by December 1, 2026, 23:59 Pacific Time.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission
- Decisions are communicated by late April 2026
- Successful applicants must accept the award terms before funds are released
Additional information
- The award requires in-person presentation at the Company of Ideas Forum in Hornby Island, BC.
- Publication acknowledgements and archive submission are required for funded work.
- Funds are released after acceptance of the award terms.
- All travel expenses for the Forum are covered.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Postdoctoral Award Program
What is the Postdoctoral Award?
This program provides CAD 7,000 to support early-career postdoctoral research. It funds research and publication-related work on art and knowledge, including travel, archival work, research assistance, image permissions, and open-access fees.
How much funding can be received?
Postdoctoral Award Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 1, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Postdoctoral Award program?
To be eligible for the Postdoctoral Award program, you must:
Early-career researcher
Late-stage PhD or recent graduate
Research on art and knowledge
What expenses are eligible under Postdoctoral Award?
Research leading to one or more publications
Research on art and knowledge
Who can I contact for more information about the Postdoctoral Award?
You can contact Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park (JRSP) by email at admin@rubinoffsculpturepark.org.
Where is the Postdoctoral Award available?
The Postdoctoral Award program is available across Canada.