Visiting Research Fellowship 2026

Institution: Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Deadline: March 30, 2026 (17:00 GMT+1)
Location: Brno, Czech Republic

The Centre for Modern Art & Theory at Masaryk University’s Department of Art History invites applications for a one-month Visiting Research Fellowship during the Autumn Semester 2026 (September–December).

The Centre promotes research and teaching in modern and contemporary art, visual culture, aesthetics, design, and art criticism. It hosts individual and collaborative research projects and organizes a regular academic programme including guest lectures (SMArt Talks), Work in Progress sessions, and a reading group.

Fellowship Format

• Duration: Approximately three to four weeks (within September–December 2026)

• Stipend: 50,000 CZK (approx. €2,000)

• The stipend is intended to cover travel, accommodation, and contribute to living expenses

• Fellows may propose a longer stay using the same fixed stipend

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research with the support of the Centre

• Deliver one SMArt Talk lecture

• Lead a Work in Progress session

• Engage in intellectual exchange with Centre members

• Actively participate in the Centre’s academic programme

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to researchers at any career stage

• Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field

Application Materials (single PDF)

• Cover letter (max. 800 words) including motivation, proposed research project, fit with the Centre’s programme, and preferred dates

• CV including list of publications

• Writing sample (max. 9,000 words)

Applications must be sent by email to: patrick.laviolette@phil.muni.cz

Applicants will be notified by mid-April 2026.