Goethe-Institut Travel Grants for Curatorial Research 2026

The Goethe-Institut is currently accepting applications for the Travel Grants for Curatorial Research 2026. This program is designed to support curators in enhancing their knowledge of contemporary art, engaging with international art scenes, and developing projects that will be realized in Germany.

🖼️ About Goethe-Institut Travel Grants for Curatorial Research

The Goethe-Institut Travel Grant Program aims to:

• Help curators enhance their knowledge of contemporary art.
• Facilitate engagement with international art scenes.
• Support the development of projects that lead to exhibitions, publications, or related events in Germany.

🎁 Benefits of Goethe-Institut Travel Grants

• Maximum Grant: €5,000 per research trip.
• Covered Costs: Travel and accommodation.
• Excluded Costs:
  • Material costs.
  • Fees for existing projects.
  • Academic research trips, residencies, or guest lectures.
• Renewal: Grants can be reapplied for only after three years.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Goethe-Institut Travel Grants, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be professional curators planning research abroad.
• Ensure that projects aim to contribute to exhibitions or related events in Germany.
• Applicants are encouraged to contact Goethe-Institut offices abroad in advance to explore possible collaborations.

📝 Application Process

1. Online Portal: Enter basic personal and project details in the Goethe-Institut online portal.
2. Submit a Single PDF: Include the following:
   • Brief CV.
   • Detailed project description with a cost breakdown.
   • Comprehensive travel plan specifying destinations, institutions, and people to be visited.
3. Optional: Upload partner confirmations or links to past work.

📅 Application Deadline

• Deadline: 15 January, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the program on the Goethe-Institut Travel Grants for Curatorial Research page.
• Apply directly via the Goethe-Institut Application Portal.

For more information, visit the official Goethe-Institut website. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your curatorial research and contribute to the art scene in Germany!

• Maximum Grant: €5,000 per research trip
• Covered Costs: Travel and accommodation
• Excluded Costs: Material costs, fees for existing projects, academic research trips, residencies, or guest lectures
• Renewal: Grant can be applied for again only after three years