Category Archives: Opportunity

Research Degree Opportunity | Aesthetics of the Exhibited Body: Transnational Circuits of Race, Beauty, and Ugliness in European Human Zoos (1851–1913)

May 25, 2026Opportunity

One fully funded project on the study of Aesthetics of the Exhibited Body: Transnational Circuits of Race, Beauty, and Ugliness in European Human Zoos (1851–1913) is available. This Joint PhD project will be primarily based at the University of Melbourne with a minimum 12-month stay at KU Leuven. Applications will close once a suitable candidate is identified. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible. Submit Expression of Interest The successful applicant will receive a scholarship package which includes a tuition fee waiver, living allowance, health insurance, and relocation support. Project Details: This PhD project investigates […]

Announcement for Seoul National University Visiting Professor in Australian Studies for 2027 – APPLICATIONS OPEN

March 9, 2026Jobs, Opportunity

Applications are now open for the Australia-Korea Foundation Visiting Professor in Australian Studies at Seoul National University (SNU) for 2027. Supported by Woodside Energy and developed in partnership with SNU and the Australia-Korea Foundation, the Visiting Professor position is a funded 11-month visiting academic position commencing in February 2027 at SNU. The position aims to support innovative research collaborations and promote mutual understanding of Australia and Korea’s history, cultural heritage and modern outlook. Full details of the position and application requirements can be found in the Position Description. Any queries about the application process should be directed to InASA President, Professor […]

ABC launches applications for 2026 TOP 5 media residencies

March 9, 2026Opportunity, Residency

ABC Radio National is searching for Australia’s next generation of inspiring research communicators, to take part in this year’s ABC TOP 5 media residencies. ABC is pleased to let you know that applications for the 2026 ABC TOP 5 media residencies have been launched by ABC Chair Kim Williams and 2025 TOP 5 alumnus and now ABC Classic presenter Lolita Emmanuel (pictured with Arts presenter Ce Benedict). Listen here: ABC Radio National’s Top 5 program launches! – ABC listen ABC is encouraging applications from early career PhD researchers. The three TOP 5 media residencies in Science, Arts & Humanities give15 early career PhD […]

Paris Art Residency | Deadline 25 July

June 30, 2025Opportunity

Each year, the Power Institute offers four Fellowships to artists, scholars and other art workers to spend three months at our studio at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris. Since 1967, more than 140 residencies have been awarded. The Fellowship covers the rental fee for the studio for 3 months. Residency winners will also receive $6,000 towards travel and living expenses. Applications for Fellowships open in April each year, and close in July. Applicants can apply for one of three categories: A) Artists / craftspeople. B) Art writers, art curators, art historians or art administrators. C) University of Sydney staff-members […]

Call for New Zealand arts practitioner | Summer School (24–31 August 2025)

March 24, 2025Call for Creatives, Opportunity

Opportunity for an arts practitioner from Aotearoa New Zealand to participate in the 2025 edition of the Summer School, Revolutionary Roads: Destination—Comradeship. This year’s program will take place from 24–31 August 2025 in Ljubljana (Slovenia), Belgrade (Serbia), and Podgorica (Montenegro), bringing together artists, researchers and cultural practitioners from diverse backgrounds. The Summer School is jointly organized by Moderna galerija, the Museum of African Art (Belgrade), the Museum of Contemporary Art of Montenegro, and in collaboration with associated partners Bunker/ Festival Mladi levi, Museum of Yugoslavia , and the Office for Contemporary Art Aotearoa. Thanks to the support of the Office for Contemporary Art Aotearoa, financial support of up to NZ$4,000 […]

Open Call │Arquetopia │ Anti-colonial curriculum

December 16, 2024Opportunity, Teaching and Learning

As the world reconfigures itself in the 21st century, the role of art has become vital in rethinking our relationship to justice. On its 15th anniversary, Arquetopia celebrates its academic legacy by further expanding its anti-colonial curriculum across all residency programs. Participating artists can now deepen their practice through a diverse range of instructional residencies, including natural pigments, ceramics, printmaking, organic paint, and gold leafing, as well as various textile mediums such as backstrap loom weaving, embroidery, and tapestry. Arquetopia invites visual artists, designers, writers, and students aged 22 and over to apply for our special artist-in-residence scholarships. Our residencies […]

Australian Volunteers Abroad │ Art Gallery Curator Mentor │Solomon Islands

December 16, 2024Opportunity, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning

Australian Volunteers Abroad is looking for an Art Gallery Curator Mentor who can live and volunteer for 6 months in the Solomon Islands. As a volunteer, you will share knowledge and skills on acquiring, collecting and cataloging artworks as well as ensuring their overall care. To be considered for this role, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in art history, fine arts, or a related field and have experience working in an Art Gallery ideally including digital cataloging. This assignment seeks to Identify gaps in the Art Gallery systems and processes and support the team to update them. Full details here

CALL FOR PROPOSALS │ EARLY CAREER PUBLISHING PROGRAM │DEADLINE FRIDAY 30 AUGUST

August 12, 2024Funding, Opportunity, Publication

AAANZ is calling for proposals for book publications from recently submitted doctorates in the fields of art history, art theory, art curatorship or art practice. The Art Association of Australia and New Zealand is calling for proposals for book publications from recently completed doctorates in the fields of art history, art theory, art curatorship or art practice. This initiative has been developed by AAANZ in association with publishing house Taylor & Francis, with the intention of publishing a series of five monographs. The series has been divided into two rounds, with proposals for the first two monographs selected during the […]

Funding | AIAH EARLY CAREER RESEARCH AWARD | Deadline: Monday 30 September 2024

July 29, 2024Funding, Opportunity

The Australian Institute of Art History (AIAH) at the University of Melbourne is collaborating with the Art Association of Australia and New Zealand (AAANZ) on a new annual award. The aim is to foster new and innovative research and public engagement by early career professionals. The AIAH Early Career Research Award (ECRA) is funded by the Australian Institute of Art History and administered jointly with AAANZ. The award will support public-facing, collaborative research projects that require a team (defined as at least two people) with varied forms of expertise. There are three requirements at the time of application for the […]

CALL FOR PROPOSALS │ EARLY CAREER PUBLISHING PROGRAM │DEADLINE FRIDAY 30 AUGUST

July 29, 2024Funding, Opportunity, Publication