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Helmholtz-Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity & Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg, Institute for Advanced Studyfellowship
ArtWaves: HIFMB × HWK Artist-in-Residence Fellowship 2027
Travel coveredHousing: Furnished and equipped apartment on HWK campus with living area, study, bedroom, bathroom, spacious kitchen, balcony or veranda; 50-80 square meters; equipped with quality furniture, TV, music system, and WiFi.
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists; ArtWaves emphasizes diversity and inclusivity with no barriers to gender, generational, or geographic diversity.
- The Focus: Art-science collaboration addressing marine biodiversity change and promoting public understanding and knowledge transfer through art; projects should align with UN Ocean Decade objectives, particularly Challenge 2 on ecosystem protection and restoration.
- The Funding: Monthly stipend €2,500, free furnished accommodation at HWK Delmenhorst, travel allowance, and material costs covered by HIFMB upon agreement.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form with abstract (max. 1,500 characters), motivation letter, project proposal with work schedule and references (max. 5 pages), curriculum vitae with list of publications/exhibitions/performances (up to 10 examples), examples of work, and two expert referees.
DeadlineSunday, October 11, 2026
StipendMonthly stipend €2,500 plus free accommodation at HWK Delmenhorst and travel allowance; material costs covered by HIFMB upon agreement.
Duration3 to 4 months
Program dates2027, 3 to 4 months
LocationOldenburg, Lower Saxony
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesArt & Science, Research & Theory
Application notesApplications accepted only in electronic format and must be submitted in English. Pre-selection by interdisciplinary committee of HIFMB, HWK, and Artistic Advisory Board; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Artist must reside on HWK campus for duration of fellowship and interact with other fellows. Artist expected to produce new work, plan exhibition or performance, engage with scientists (especially early-career), explore public engagement, donate work sample, participate in PR activities, submit evaluation report, include logos of host organizations and UN Ocean Decade logo on products, and present work in seminars at both HWK and HIFMB.
ContactAiR@HIFMB.de
Helmholtz-Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity & Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg, Institute for Advanced Study
Organization based in Oldenburg