Established in 2003 with the aid of a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Research Forum is located at the heart of the Courtauld in the former meeting rooms of the Royal Geographical Society. The Research Forum offers an extensive programme of lectures, conferences, workshops and seminars supporting advanced inquiry in the history of art, conservation and museum studies. Committed to inspiring dialogue and collaboration between sections of the Institute, the Research Forum has also created links with a wide range of national and international partners through jointly organised events and through its invitations to visiting professors, curators and conservators. In addition to welcoming the expertise and perspectives of senior scholars, the Research Forum emphasises the interests of the coming generation. Building contacts among young researchers, the Forum seeks to enrich their experience of art history by facilitating debate and discussion.

Details of the Research Forum’s activities, fellowships and grants can be found by following the links below. You can also subscribe to the Research Forum’s email list by sending an email to researchforum@courtauld.ac.uk.