Research Grants: Marie Zimmermann Grant

Research Grants: Marie Zimmermann Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Decorative Arts Trust
Amount: US $500 - US $2,000
Last Updated: April 01, 2026

Summary

The Marie Zimmermann Grant, offered by the Decorative Arts Trust, supports graduate students researching late-19th and 20th-century decorative arts. Grants range from $500 to $1,000, promoting diversity in American decorative arts studies. Recipients must complete their research projects as conditions allow and submit a detailed report along with high-resolution images post-travel. This initiative strengthens the appreciation and examination of historical decorative art through collaborative efforts.

Overview

Decorative Arts Trust The mission of the Decorative Arts Trust, a non-profit organization, is to promote and foster the appreciation and study of the decorative arts. We achieve our mission through: Exchanging information through domestic and international programming;Collaborating and partnering with museums and preservation organizations; andUnderwriting internships, research grants, and scholarships for graduate students and young professionals. Research Grants Marie Zimmermann Grant Sponsored by the Marie & John Zimmermann Fund, these grants are allocated to projects that focus on late-19th and 20th-century topics.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Recognizing the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on research travel, recipients are expected to complete the stated research project as conditions allow. Grant funding is provided once travel is complete, at which time recipients are required to submit a 500-word report that details the scope of the research and the impact upon their thesis or dissertation project as well as high-resolution images of the objects or historic sites examined during their travels. The Trust selects some reports for inclusion in The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust and the Decorative Arts Trust Bulletin.