Kunststiftung NRWfellowshipRemote
Kunststiftung NRW Working and Research Stipends (Arbeits- und Recherchestipendien)
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists based in North Rhine-Westphalia who have already gained public recognition may apply as individuals. Student projects are excluded; artists starting their careers are directed to the separate AUFTAKT programme.
- The Focus: Up to 12 months of independent artistic work and research in Germany or abroad, supporting the artist’s own approach. Projects in this round may begin no earlier than April 2027.
- The Funding: €2,500 per month for up to 12 months of work or research in Germany. The overseas stipend pays the same monthly amount and additionally covers travel costs.
- Key Requirements: Register as a private individual in the Kunststiftung NRW portal and submit the completed form, detailed concept PDF (maximum 10 pages) and cost/financing plan PDF. Rejected applications cannot be resubmitted; follow-on projects require prior consultation and a written interim report.
DeadlineMonday, November 30, 2026
Stipend€2,500 per month (up to 12 months); stipends abroad additionally include travel costs.
DurationUp to 12 months
LocationNorth Rhine-Westphalia
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesMid-Career, Established
DisciplinesVisual arts
Application notesRegister as a private individual at https://antragsportal.kunststiftungnrw.de/ and complete the application. Upload a detailed concept PDF (maximum 10 pages) and a simple cost and financing plan PDF. November applications are considered in March; projects may start no earlier than April of the following year. Rejected applications cannot be resubmitted. Follow-on projects require prior consultation and a written interim report. Submit the simplified financial and project report within six months of completion; reporting guidance: https://www.kunststiftungnrw.de/uploads/Manual%20Vereinfachter%20Verwendungsnachweis.pdf.
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