Training scholarships

Scholarships are for heritage professionals: public officials, curators, judges, experts, but also young graduates entering the field. Priority is given to candidates from developing States and to institutions with limited resources.

A candidate may not receive a scholarship more than twice. Scholarships are personal and non-transferable.

Depending on the file, the scholarship covers enrolment fees, air ticket, accommodation and a living allowance. Full scholarships cover everything; partial scholarships, of 30 to 70%, top up funding from the employer.

A special fund pays visa costs and health insurance for scholarship holders who travel.

Scholarships are funded by OIMAP's Protection Fund, by donations from States, foundations and auction houses, and by a fund fed by former trainees. Donors have no say in the awards.

An annual report details the use of the funds and the careers of scholarship holders.

Scholarship holders undertake to complete the training, to share their knowledge with colleagues and to join the alumni network. They submit a short report at the end of their training and an impact review a year later.

In the event of unjustified withdrawal, the scholarship may be reclaimed. Support is offered to prevent difficulties.

Individuals, businesses and institutions may make a donation to the scholarship fund. Donations are deductible according to each country's legislation. A donor may target a region or a programme, without choosing the winners.

Each euro paid finances scholarships at 94%; the rest covers management costs.

The Academy's reception service answers practical questions Monday to Friday, in French, English and Spanish, and can direct each visitor to the programme, scholarship or free resource that fits their situation. A guidance counsellor also offers a thirty-minute individual meeting, by appointment, to build a realistic training pathway.

Trainees' feedback is valuable: each session gives rise to a questionnaire, and the most useful suggestions are examined each quarter by the teaching committee. Do not hesitate to write to report a difficulty, propose a subject or tell us what the training has changed in your practice.