Opportunities Fund

The world’s heritage is at risk as never before. Conservators who care for that heritage need the best tools to do their work – including collaboration and exchange of information with their colleagues around the world. This is where IIC plays a vital role. Unfortunately, many conservators and heritage organisations employing conservators cannot afford IIC membership fees.
IIC’s Opportunities Fund was established in 2010 to provide membership to individuals and institutions who cannot easily afford the annual subscription fees. Formerly known as the Professional Development Fund when it only assisted individuals, through the generosity of members’ donations, it now also provides support for institutions. The Council needs to know of individuals and Institutions who should benefit from this scheme. Do you know of a conservator, conservation scientist or conservation student or institution from a country where the level of income or financial support is too low for the membership subscription to be affordable? If so, please encourage them to contact the IIC office to find out more about the scheme.
Individual or student membership of IIC will be awarded for up to three years, subject to funds being available. Applicants will be asked to fill in a brief form, describing their current situation and reasons for wanting to join IIC. Applications will regularly be considered by a panel of Council members against a range of criteria.
Institutional membership will normally be awarded for two years with the possibility of renewal for a further two years.
The fund is small compared to our estimate of the need and it is quite likely that some deserving applicants will be disappointed. IIC encourages members to contribute to this effort, by donating to the Opportunities Fund over and above their regular IIC membership fee There will be an opportunity to donate at the same time that you renew your own membership, or you can contribute now by contacting the IIC office.
The application form for the Opportunities Fund can be found here.