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.

DeadlinesDeadlines

Grants through this program are offered once yearly. Grant proposals are reviewed by select Rubin staff and trustees and additional art professionals/experts as needed and appropriate. 

Submissions for Rubin x Research grants are currently closed. The next grant cycle will be announced in spring 2025. 

How to ApplyHow to Apply

Submit a summary (2,000 words maximum) of the project you’re seeking support for. The summary must contain:

Submissions for Rubin x Research grants are currently closed. Complete application directions for the next grant cycle will be announced in spring 2025.

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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