What We SupportWhat We Support

We support scholarship and research into Himalayan art in academic, educational, and exhibition contexts. Priority is given to projects that will result in publication(s), media projects, exhibitions, or are part of larger projects with a high degree of visibility. Rubin x Research grants offer support of $2,500 to $25,000. 

We do not fund conferences, the cost of producing publications, infrastructural projects, for-profit projects, or exclusively contemporary art projects in this grant category.

EligibilityEligibility

Not-for-profit organizations or their individual affiliates, such as scholars, academics, or curators. Applicants from all nationalities are welcome to apply. Co-funding is encouraged.

TimelineTimeline

Grants through this program are offered once yearly. Grant proposals are reviewed by a committee of Rubin staff and additional experts as needed and appropriate.  

How to ApplyHow to Apply

Letter of Inquiry

The first step to apply for a Rubin x Research grant is to submit an online letter of inquiry by March 15 summarizing the project you’re seeking support for. Based on the letters of inquiry, the Rubin will determine whether it will consider a full proposal. Applicants will be notified by April 15 if they have received an invitation to apply for the grant.

Submit a Letter of Inquiry

Application

Grant applications are accepted by invitation only and are due by June 15.

The grant application should expand on the brief information given in the letter of inquiry. The maximum summary length is 2,000 words maximum and must contain: 

ContactContact

For any questions in relation to Rubin grants, please email [email protected].

SupportSupport

For a full list of supporters, visit Grant Program.

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