Looking to advance your career in the visual arts? The Tate Modern, in partnership with the Delfina Foundation, has announced the Brooks International Fellowship Programme 2026, a fully funded six-month residency for international artists and curators.
This prestigious fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading modern art institutions while living in London.
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Brooks International Fellowship Summary
| Host Country | United Kingdom |
| The host organization is the Tate Modern, in collaboration with the Delfina Foundation | The host organization is the Tate Modern, in collaboration with the Delfina Foundation. |
| Eligible Nationalities | All |
| Degree Level | All |
| Scholarship Duration | 6 Months |
| Deadline | 8 January 2026 |
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What Is the Brooks International Fellowship?
Now in its twelfth year, the Brooks International Fellowship is designed for visual arts professionals based outside the UK. The program enables fellows to collaborate with the Tate Modern’s curatorial team and conduct original research on their international art collections.
There are two fellowship streams in 2026:
- Gender and Queer Ecologies
- Focuses on works that explore gender identity, queer perspectives, and the body’s role in challenging traditional hierarchies.
- Research will build on existing works in the Monsieur Vénus display and expand to overlooked artists.
- Ecology of Migrating Identities
- Investigates migration, transculturalism, and émigré artists.
- Fellows will study works from recent exhibitions like Natalia Goncharova (2019) and Expressionists: Kandinsky, Münter and the Blue Rider (2024).
- Goal: Broaden understanding of displacement and diverse migration experiences.
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Fellowship Benefits
The program is fully funded, providing:
- Living allowance: £40 per day
- Accommodation: Single bedroom at Delfina Foundation with shared facilities
- Travel: Return economy-class flight and UK airport transfers
- Visa support: Reimbursement of visa fee and guidance on application
- Local transportation: London Underground and bus pass
- Professional access: Tate’s collection, archives, and networks
- Opportunities to present research, collaborate with curators, and engage with UK art institutions
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Living and Working
Fellows will:
- Work primarily at the Tate Modern Curatorial Division
- Have workspace at Delfina Foundation with hot-desking access
- Collaborate with colleagues across other Tate sites and UK cultural organizations
This setup allows a balance of research, creative practice, and networking within the UK art sector.
How to Apply
- Application Deadline: Thursday, 8 January 2026 at 5 pm GMT
- Application Process:
- Read the 2026 Open Call Brooks International Fellowship Programme document.
- Complete the relevant Application Form for your chosen stream.
- Submit via email: international.fellowships@tate.org.uk
Important: CVs are not accepted. Applicants must provide detailed education, work history, and examples of their artistic practice. Video or audio submissions are also allowed.
Why Apply?
The Brooks International Fellowship is not just a residency; it’s a career-defining opportunity. Fellows gain:
- Hands-on experience at a world-class institution
- Exposure to cutting-edge research in modern and contemporary art
- Networking opportunities with curators, artists, and cultural organizations worldwide
Whether your work focuses on gender, queer perspectives, or migration narratives, this fellowship offers the platform to expand your research, showcase your expertise, and influence global art discourse.
Apply now and join a legacy of international artists contributing to Tate Modern’s vibrant curatorial vision.
