European Geosciences Unionresidency
European Geosciences Union (EGU) Artist in Residence at EGU27
Travel coveredHousing: Accommodation costs covered up to €900
- Who Can Apply: Science-artists worldwide in any creative field: scientists who also work as artists, or artists with some experience engaging with science (audio-based practices should contact EGU first because of venue limits).
- The Focus: A week-long on-site residency at the EGU27 General Assembly in Vienna (4–9 April 2027) to create new work inspired by the geoscience research and researchers at the meeting; EDI-focused proposals are also welcome.
- The Funding: Transport costs up to €1000, accommodation up to €900, a €700 artist stipend for materials/printing, meals in the venue, and free EGU27 registration.
- Key Requirements: Online application form with a 1-page PDF motivation and proposal (planned work, how it interacts with the research, on-site/virtual showcasing, space/technical needs, material transport and short-course costs) and a 1-page PDF summary of experience with portfolio link; each file max. 5 MB.
DeadlineWednesday, October 28, 2026
Stipendan additional artist stipend of €700 towards expenses such as materials, printing, etc.
DurationThe residency lasts for the full week of the meeting, Monday to Friday.
Program dates4 - 9 April 2027
LocationVienna
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesscience-art, any creative field
Application notesApply via the online EGU artist-in-residence application form by 28 October 2026, uploading a 1-page PDF motivation and proposal and a 1-page PDF summary of experience (each max. 5 MB). Applications are assessed by a panel of previous winners, EGU staff and volunteers from the Art-Science Working Group. Successful applicants are informed by the end of November and may submit an abstract (by early January), and are encouraged to run a short course or pop-up event on communicating science through their creative format. Work produced is licensed CC BY-NC-SA and may be used by EGU with credit.
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