CIMAM (International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art) has opened applications for its 2026 Travel Grant Programme, which supports participation in its 58th Annual Conference, under the theme Museums Beyond Limits: Imagining Repair Across Cultures, Ecologies and Knowledges.
CIMAM 2025 Annual Conference in Turin. © Giorgio Perottino
Marking the organisation’s first annual conference on the African continent, the programme offers selected applicants the opportunity to engage with an international network of museum professionals and curators.
Institutional Context
Established in 2005, the CIMAM Travel Grant Programme supports museum directors, curators, and researchers from emerging and developing economies, facilitating access to international dialogue and professional exchange in modern and contemporary art.
Eligibility and Criteria
The programme is open to museum professionals, curators, and researchers working in modern and contemporary art, including those based in institutions and independent practitioners.
Applicants must be based in countries classified as emerging or developing economies (ICOM Groups C, D, and E), demonstrate financial need, and show clear professional relevance.
Priority is given to early-career applicants with less than ten years’ experience.
Evaluation Process
Applications are reviewed by the CIMAM Travel Grants Committee. Selection is based on financial need, the relevance of the applicant’s practice, and the potential impact of participation on their professional development.
Practical Information
The grant supports attendance at the three-day conference in Harare (20–22 November 2026), and may include conference registration, travel, and accommodation.
Applications and Queries
Applications must be submitted in English via the online platform and must include a CV, a motivation statement, a list of recent exhibitions or publications, and two letters of recommendation.
The deadline is 4 May 2026 at 08:00 (CEST).
For enquiries: travelgrants@cimam.org
