Organizer Information:

Cavendish Arts Science, delivered in partnership with Girton College (University of Cambridge). The Fellowship supports the ethos of experimenting, decentring, and re-imagining, designed for artists to explore new approaches and ways of thinking through engagement with scientists.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the Cavendish Arts Science Fellowship.

This one-year fellowship offers opportunities for playful experimentation beyond conventional artistic and scientific boundaries. The Fellowship provides the selected artist with the opportunity to develop thought-provoking ideas through engagement with physicists, experiment with new approaches to their practice, and make progress in developing new work-in-progress. (Note: Artists with no previous experience of working with scientists or in a scientific environment are particularly encouraged to apply).

Category:

Multidisciplinary & Art-Science.

Eligibility:

  • Who: Open to artists internationally of any nationality or country of residence.
  • Age & Education: Applicants MUST be over the age of 18 AND out of full-time education by the start of the Fellowship.
  • Joint Applications: Joint applications from artist partnerships are accepted, but accommodation is single-occupancy, and budgets/stipends remain fixed and must be shared.
  • Language: Applications and interviews must be in English. (Note: You may use a translation tool to complete your application, but you must indicate this. Translation can be arranged for the interview if needed).

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Stipend: £10,000 GBP contribution towards living costs and expenses.
  • Production Budget: £10,000 GBP to support the development of new work.
  • Travel Budget: Up to £3,000 GBP (can be used for flights and visa fees).
  • Accommodation & Meals: Rent-free accommodation (including a kitchen) and free meals at Girton College during the residency period.
  • Workspace: A studio/creative workspace at Girton College, plus flexible working spaces at the Cavendish Laboratory.

Application Fee & Program Costs:

  • Application Fee: Free to apply.

Application Requirements:

  • Submission Portal: Applications MUST be submitted via the online form. The form does NOT allow you to save and return later. You must prepare your application in a separate document and paste the text into the form when you are ready to submit.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: May 16, 2026, at 11:00 am British Summer Time (GMT+1).
  • Shortlist Notification: By July 20, 2026.
  • Interviews (Zoom): July 22, 2026.
  • Fellowship Period: October 2026 – October 2027.
  • Residency Dates: Flexible. Typically involves a residency period in Cambridge of 6 to 12 months, which may be split across two visits.

Location:

Girton College and the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, UK.

Contact Information:

Inquiries Email: contact@cavendish-artscience.org.uk

Website & Application Link: https://www.cavendish-artscience.org.uk/open-call/