Diego Quispe Tito Scholarship for Painting Restoration Specialists at Prado Museum
The Museo Nacional del Prado and Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs have launched the Diego Quispe Tito scholarship for Peruvian painting restoration specialists. The six-month residency runs from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, at the Prado's Restoration Workshop. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in Conservation and Restoration (painting specialty) completed before 2022, with at least three years of documented experience. The scholarship covers round-trip airfare Lima-Madrid, visa support, health insurance, and a €15,000 stipend (€2,500/month). Applications are submitted online via the Centro Cultural Inca Garcilaso website from April 30 to May 15, 2026. Selection involves pre-screening, online interviews (May 16-30), and final adjudication on June 15, 2026. The committee includes two Prado representatives and three Peruvian experts. The scholarship is funded by the Fundación Obra Pía de los Pizarro.
Key facts
- Scholarship named after Peruvian painter Diego Quispe Tito
- Partnership between Museo Nacional del Prado and Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Letter of Intent signed November 24, 2024
- First edition focuses on painting restoration training
- Residency at Prado's Restoration Workshop
- Duration: October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
- Applicants must be Peruvian residents with relevant degree and 3+ years experience
- Application period: April 30 to May 15, 2026
- Stipend: €15,000 total (€2,500/month)
- Funded by Fundación Obra Pía de los Pizarro
Entities
Artists
- Diego Quispe Tito
Institutions
- Museo Nacional del Prado
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Perú
- Centro Cultural Inca Garcilaso
- Fundación Obra Pía de los Pizarro
Locations
- Peru
- Madrid
- Spain
- Lima