The Facts
Tate has been awarded £1.4 million from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) to fund 12 new doctoral studentships over four years, starting in October 2027. The grant, made through the Arts and Humanities Research Council's Collaborative Doctoral Landscape Awards, will support collaborative research with academic partners across the UK. Tate's existing doctoral programme has supported over 84 studentships across more than 20 years. Recent projects have covered topics including 1980s art in Northern England, the international history of textile art, and the preservation of digital artworks.
The Signal
The funding signals a sustained institutional commitment to doctoral research as the foundation of museum practice, from exhibition-making and acquisitions to conservation. By backing early-career researchers on topics such as acrylic paint technology and aged varnish removal, Tate is investing in practical expertise that directly shapes how the national collection is cared for and interpreted. The programme also strengthens Tate's role as a hub for cross-sector collaboration between universities, artists, and conservation specialists.
- Artists: William Blake, JMW Turner, Ronald Moody, Ithell Colquhoun
- Museums: Tate
- Locations: London
- Prices: £1.4 million
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