Call for Submissions: Brooks International Fellowship Programme 2026

  • Award, Competition, Fellowship
  • United Kingdom
  • Fully Funding Type
  • Deadline in 1 month
https://www.delfinafoundation.com/
  November 13, 2025

About Opportunity

The internationally recognized Delfina Foundation is delighted to announce an open call for the 12th annual Brooks International Fellowship Programme, in partnership with Tate. This year’s programme is open to international practitioners based outside the U.K. and offers a six-month fellowship program within the Tate Modern Curatorial Division in 2026, alongside a residency at Delfina Foundation. The initiative aims to critically revisit classical modernist narratives in the international collection, exploring two intertwined themes: gender and queer ecologies and the ecology of migrating identities. An international selection committee will review submissions and select two fellows, providing them with accommodation and project development support to advance their work.

About Organizer

Founded in 2007 and based in London, the Delfina Foundation is an independent non‑profit arts organization that supports creative practice and international exchange through artist residencies, partnerships, and public programs. 
Tate, established in 1897 as the National Gallery of British Art, is a UK-wide institution dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of British art from the sixteenth century to the present, as well as international modern and contemporary art.
Brooks International Fellowships is funded by the Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Foundation.

Details

 

Eligibility:

  • Professional and experienced visual and fine artists, over the age of 18, from across the globe can apply for this fellowship program

Project/event location:

  • London, U.K.

Participation fee:

  • Participation is free

Award/prize: 

  • A six-months residency and fellowship program at Tate Modern Curatorial

  • Travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered

  • Reimbursement of visa fee (if required) - successful candidates will be supported through the process of obtaining the visa  

  • A living allowance bursary of £40 per day  

Application requirements:

  • Application form

  • CV/portfolio 

  • Artist statement

  • Artists are required to submit project proposal and description based on chosen theme (either: gender and queer ecologies, or the ecology of migrating identities)

Application Form – Tate Modern Curatorial, Gender and Queer Ecologies 

Application Form – Tate Modern Curatorial, Ecology of Migrating Identities

The submission closes:

  • 8 January, 2026

Specifications

Opportunity Types
Award, Competition, Fellowship
Event Location
United Kingdom
Deadline
08 January, 2026
Funding Type
Fully
Applicant Country
United Kingdom
Open to
Worldwide