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Postdoctoral Award
Funding for early-career research on art and knowledge
Funding available
$ 7,000
Deadline
February 6, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Applicants from any discipline in the arts, humanities, or sciences
See full eligibility
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
Activities funded
- Research leading to one or more publications
- Research on art and knowledge
Documents Needed
- Cover letter
- CV or resumé
- Referee name and contact details
- Research statement
- Writing sample
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Applicants from any discipline in the arts, humanities, or sciences
- Early-career researchers worldwide
Eligible expenses
- Research and publication costs
- Travel
- Archival work
- Research assistance
- Image permissions and open-access fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Applicants anywhere in the world
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Draft a cover letter.
- Prepare a CV or resumé.
- Identify one referee and collect their contact details.
- Write the research statement.
- Select a writing sample.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the application as a single PDF, if possible.
- Email the application to awards@rubinoffsculpturepark.org.
- Submit by Friday 6 February 2026 at 23:59 Pacific Time.
- Step 3: Await decision
- Decisions are communicated by late April 2026.
- Funds are disbursed after acceptance of the award terms.
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.
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 awards@rubinoffsculpturepark.org.
Where is the Postdoctoral Award available?
The Postdoctoral Award program is available across Canada.
Is the Postdoctoral Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Postdoctoral Award is a Researchers And Facilities