ICOM Dubai 2025 Participation Grants – ICOM-Getty Participation Grants

Call for Applications | Deadline: 14 March 2025, 23:59 CET

ICOM, with the support of the Getty Foundation, is offering financial grants to support the participation of emerging and mid-career members at the 27th ICOM General Conference, taking place 10–14 November 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates under the theme:

“The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities”

As the largest global gathering of museum professionals, this event fosters dialogue and collaboration across the museum sector. The ICOM-Getty Participation Grants aim to promote diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a broad representation of ICOM members.

The maximum grant amount is €3,300 per person, covering travel, accommodation, and registration. Approximately 20 participants will be selected.

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What the Grant Covers

Each awarded grant will cover:
✔ Round-trip airfare in economy class to Dubai
✔ Accommodation in a designated hotel during the conference
✔ General Conference registration fees

❌ Not covered: Local transportation, airport transfers, visa fees, insurance, additional nights, pre/post-conference tours, or personal expenses.

Grantees will not receive direct payments—ICOM or the conference organizers will handle all arrangements.

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Eligibility Criteria

✔ ICOM individual members in good standing for at least three years (2023, 2024, 2025)
✔ Emerging or mid-career professionals (maximum 40 years old)
✔ Fluency in English
✔ Applicants can only apply for ONE participation grant (either ICOM-Getty, SAREC, or Grace Morley)

Applicants from countries under sanction may not be eligible. Please contact grants@icom.museum for further details.

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Selection Criteria

The selection committee will prioritize:
🔹 Candidates from countries in ICOM categories 3, 4, and 5 (except those under embargo)
🔹 Candidates actively participating in the conference, such as speakers, panelists, or committee members
🔹 Applicants who have not received an ICOM-Getty or SAREC grant in the last four years (Prague 2022, Marseille 2024)

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Application Process

📌 Required Documents:
✔ Completed online application form
✔ Signed Terms and Conditions
✔ Short CV

📌 Submission Deadline: Friday, 14 March 2025 (23:59 Paris time)
🔗 Apply here: ICOM-Getty Participation Grants Application

📢 Selection Results:
✔ Mid-May 2025: Selected grantees will be notified and must confirm within 10 working days
✔ Mid-June 2025: If needed, a second round of offers will be made
✔ By 15 July 2025: All applicants will be informed of their status

📧 For inquiries, contact grants@icom.museum

Apply now and be part of ICOM Dubai 2025, the world’s leading conference for museums and museum professionals!