Martine Franck Curatorial Research Grant – Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, Paris, France
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Grant: €7,000
Location: Paris, France
Research: July–December 2025
Exhibition: October 2026
The Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson launches the first edition of the Martine Franck Curatorial Research Grant, aimed at supporting researchers and curators in developing a curatorial and research project centered on Martine Franck and/or Henri Cartier-Bresson. Working from the Fondation’s archives, the selected candidate will receive €7,000 to carry out the research, curate an exhibition in the Fondation’s 80m² “Tube” gallery, and oversee the publication of a related book.
The 2025 edition is exclusively dedicated to Martine Franck’s work. The Fondation covers production costs for both the exhibition and the publication. The recipient also benefits from mentoring, research support, and direct access to the archives.
Eligibility
Open to researchers of any nationality enrolled in or graduated from a doctoral program, and curators enrolled in or graduated from a graduate-level program. Applicants must demonstrate prior research, curatorial, or publication experience and be recommended by a research or curatorial professional.
Application Timeline
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Call open: April 3 – May 31, 2025
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Announcement: June 30, 2025
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Research phase: July – December 2025
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Exhibition prep: January – June 2026
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Exhibition & book launch: October 2026
