To encourage ICR members to participate in ICR’s 2025 annual conference, we announce two kinds of travel and participation grants:

Young members’ travel grant (up to 40 years) – 1 grant. The maximum subsidy for this grant is 1,500 euros.

ICR travel grant – 2 grants. The maximum amount of subsidy is 1,500 euros for a grant.

The purpose of the grants is to assist with the conference fee, travel / airfare expenses (economy fare), and accommodation.

Preference will be given to museum professionals from ICOM Categories of countries 3 to 5 and to members from countries remote from the UAE.

Priority will be given to ICR members who have been accepted to present at the conference at ICR sessions.

 

Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Be a voting member of ICR in good standing (You must include your ICOM number and a screenshot from your ICOM Member Space showing your status in your letter of application).
2. Members who have not previously benefited from ICR grants.
3. Write an essay of at least 150 words (350 words max.) explaining why you want to attend the Annual Conference. Explain other funding sources received (if any).
4. To submit a written report regarding the experience for ICR social media after the conference, as well as to submit an article for the proceedings. The documents must be in English and submitted no later than 45 days after the conference.
5. Submit a report to colleagues back home about the experience after the conference, with a copy and credit to ICR.

To apply, send a CV with a cover letter explaining your cause. Applications should be submitted by July 15^th, 2025, to:

Noga Raved, ICR Treasurer           noga.icomicr@gmail.com

Rune Holbek, ICR Board Member         Rune.Holbek@agderfk.no

With the title “ICR Grant Application”

All applicants will be informed of the outcome by August 15th.