Currently 4 active research and journalism grants, fellowships and residencies open to applicants in Asia. Hand-curated and updated weekly. Almost every entry is funded; a few notable unpaid open calls and festival submissions are included as clearly flagged exceptions. Browse the list below, or use the interactive desk for filtering and shortlisting.
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A funded research residency (3rd edition of the Visiting Curatorial Research Fellowship) for mid-career cultural producers from India: artists, scholars, writers/editors and curators pursuing humanities-driven research in the V&A's global photography and visual-culture collections in London. The awardee is announced in February 2027 and the fellowship starts April 2027. SUPPORT: GBP 1,600 per month, GBP 800 towards return airfare (CWIT) and visa costs covered. ELIGIBILITY: Indian citizens domiciled in India, aged 25 to 45, mid-career. APPLY by email to alkazifoundation01@gmail.com with subject 'Curatorial Research Fellowship 2027'. DEADLINE: 7 November 2026.
The Sigg Fellowship for Chinese Art Research supports new research on Chinese art in dialogue with the M+ Collections; the 2026/27 edition focuses on tradition and contemporary Chinese art. WHO: individuals or research groups of any nationality and any age, with a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or an undergraduate degree plus at least three years of relevant professional or academic research experience; proficiency in spoken and written Chinese or English is required, and the fellowship is subject to obtaining a Hong Kong visa. WHAT YOU GET: HKD 200,000 to cover all expenses, including travel, living, insurance and research costs, for a three-to-six-month attachment to M+. Fellows give a public lecture in Hong Kong and write an essay of at least 5,000 English words or 7,500 Chinese characters for M+ Magazine. APPLICATION: submit a research proposal (max 1,000 words) and full CV via the Google form on the call page, in English or Chinese, and have two academic or professional referees email recommendation letters directly. Results are announced in early 2027. DEADLINE: 30 November 2026, 23:59 (UTC+8).
PARC's 28th annual fellowship competition for Palestinian scholars funds field-based research in the arts, humanities, social sciences, public health and environmental studies; purely scientific research is not eligible. WHO: Palestinian PhD students who have defended their dissertation proposal, or Palestinian PhD holders, regardless of residence or ID; researchers without a doctorate qualify with at least 10 refereed articles, and MA holders only as part of a team led by a PhD holder. Recent PARC fellows (last three years) are ineligible. FIELDWORK: in Palestine, Jordan, Egypt or Lebanon, lasting two months to one year (Golan Heights proposals accepted with a comparative Palestine framework). WHAT YOU GET: up to USD 6,000, with research to be completed by 31 December 2028. APPLICATION: in English via the Apply Now link (application form, 350-word abstract, 2,000-word proposal, service component, budget, CV up to 10 pages, ID and passport details; PhD students also transcripts and two recommendation letters). Information webinar 27 October 2026; awards announced 15 April 2027. DEADLINE: 5 December 2026.
YAO Residency #02 centres on the translation between culture and material: through living, research and exchange in Taiwan, artists engage with different cultural contexts, local ways of living, materials and craft practices, with emphasis on process rather than finished works. ONE artist/practitioner is selected for a two-phase program. PHASE ONE (research residency, 21 August to 21 November 2027): field research, material exploration and local engagement, closing with an Open Studio (27 October to 16 November 2027) presenting research in progress. PHASE TWO (2028): the artist returns to Taiwan for a formal exhibition or other public presentation at YAO, expected to run at least six weeks. WHAT YOU GET: per phase, travel support (international applicants up to NTD 20,000 round-trip against receipts), a living stipend of NTD 10,000 and accommodation; Phase One adds a production budget of up to NTD 20,000, an Open Studio venue and help connecting with craftspeople, communities and cultural practitioners; Phase Two adds the exhibition venue, installation assistance and documentation; both phases include text editing, translation and promotional support. ELIGIBILITY: artists, makers, researchers and interdisciplinary practitioners aged 18 or over with an ongoing creative practice, any nationality; suited to self-directed researchers who transform research into artistic practice. APPLICATION: via Google Form as a single PDF with CV, artist statement, portfolio and a residency proposal covering methodology, research themes, areas of Taiwan engagement (materials, crafts, environments, cultural contexts), planned activities and possible creative directions; in Mandarin or English. FEE: NTD 300 (Taiwan-based, bank transfer) or USD 10 (international, PayPal), non-refundable; upload proof of payment. TIMELINE: interview invitations 10 January 2027, online interviews 16 January, selection announced 29 January 2027. DEADLINE: 31 December 2026.