Scholarship
Organizer Information The University of Innsbruck, founded in 1669, is a leading research and educational institution in western Austria, hosting 28,000 students and 5,500 staff. The Department of Art History provides advanced research opportunities in art history, theory, and visual studies. The Kontakt Collection, established in 2004 by the ERSTE Foundation in cooperation with Erste […]
Organizer Information: ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe (Hertzlab) in collaboration with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation. Since its founding, ZKM has embraced a forward-looking approach to technology and media art. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Rauschenberg Residencies 2026/27. Offering three artistic research residencies, this program provides artists working at the […]
Organizer Information: The Anna Polke Foundation. The foundation supports research projects that reevaluate aspects of Sigmar Polke’s oeuvre from a relevant contemporary perspective. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 2026 Anna Polke Foundation Scholarships. This year, the foundation particularly encourages applications for research projects thematically linked to the project Sigmar Polke: Athanor NOW […]
Organizer Information: Mindful Eye (facilitated by Anna) offers mindful photography journeys and retreats designed to foster creative growth. Title & Description: Applications are open for limited need-based scholarships for the upcoming Mindful Photography Journey in Spain. This initiative is designed for participants who feel genuinely called to join the August 2026 journey but cannot currently […]
Organizer Information Weltkunstzimmer is an independent cultural institution and interdisciplinary art space based in Düsseldorf, Germany. Established as a platform for experimental artistic production and international exchange, the organization supports collaboration across visual arts, performance, music, and other creative disciplines. Located in a large industrial complex in the Flingern district, Weltkunstzimmer hosts exhibitions, residencies, performances, […]
Organizer Information The WARM Foundation is an international organization dedicated to documenting contemporary conflicts and preserving collective memory through journalism, art, research, and cultural initiatives. Based in Sarajevo with partner organizations across Europe, the foundation brings together reporters, artists, filmmakers, academics, and researchers who engage critically with war, human rights, and post-conflict societies. One of […]
Organizer Information: The Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts, founded in 1953 by artist Oskar Kokoschka as the “School of Seeing,” offers intensive two-to-three-week workshops on current issues of art production led by outstanding international artists, curators, and writers. Title & Description: Applications are now open for the 2026 Summer Academy Scholarships. Each year, […]
Organizer Information The Burlington Magazine is one of the world’s leading publications dedicated to the study of fine and decorative arts. Founded in 1903, it provides critical scholarship, research, and insight into global art history, with a particular emphasis on European art. The magazine actively supports emerging scholars through its annual scholarship programs, fostering original […]
Organizer Information The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s leading art museums, renowned for its comprehensive collections spanning global art traditions, cultures, and historical periods. Founded in 1879, the museum serves as a hub for scholarship, public engagement, and creative exploration. The Department of Arts of Africa manages an extensive collection of […]