Scholarship, Students life and Experiences: Camargo Fellowship 2025-2026: For artists, scholars and thinkers

Deadline: October 1st, 2024

Since 1971, the Camargo Foundation has awarded residencies to more than 1,500 individuals through its flagship program.

It illustrates its mission to support groundbreaking research, experimentation, and interdisciplinary approaches in the Arts and Humanities.

Each year, a panel of scholars and arts professionals selects individuals or teams from hundreds of submissions from around the world. The laureates are awarded a 10 weeks residency in a stunning, contemplative environment where they have the space, time, and freedom to think, create, and connect. For this upcoming 2025 - 2026 edition, 14 applicants will be selected. With each cohort of fellows, the Camargo Foundation strives to foster connections between research and creation.

Eligibility

SCHOLARS

Scholars in the Arts and Humanities should have a focus on French and Francophone cultures, or cross-cultural studies that engage the cultures and influences of the Mediterranean region. To be eligible for a fellowship in the “Scholars” category, applicants are expected either to hold a PhD and a record of post-doctoral scholarship, or to be PhD candidates completing the final stages of research for, or writing of, their dissertation.

THINKERS

Thinkers include accomplished professionals and practitioners in cultural and creative fields (such as curators, journalists, critics, urban planners, independent scholars, etc.) who are professionally engaged in critical thought. We are interested in work attuned to the theoretical arena, the arts, and society. Thinkers must develop reflections contributing to equitable transitions, and producing plural subjectivities.

ARTISTS

Artists should keep in mind that the Camargo Fellowship is a research-based residency. Applicants should have maintained a (professional) practice for at least the past 5 years. They should be the primary creators of new work or a new project. They should be able to demonstrate a track record of publications, public performances and exhibitions, credits, awards, and/or grants.

We are interested in artists who have a fully developed, mature artistic voice. Applicants may include artists who are engaged in critical thought and research-oriented projects. When applying, artists will have to identify among the following subcategories: Visual Artists / Choreographers, Theater Directors, and Performance Artists / Writers and Playwrights / Film, Video, and Digital Artists / Composers and Sound Artists / Multidisciplinary Artists.

COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS

Teams of up to three individuals are welcome to apply, including but not limited to interdisciplinary collaborative projects. One stipend and one travel grant are awarded to each member of the team, and one multi-bedroom apartment is assigned to the entire team. Collaborative teams must provide applicationmaterials for all members of the team, including CVs and work samples. A maximum of 2 collaborativeprojects per application cycle can be selected.

TRANSLATION PROJECTS

Professional translators are eligible to apply. Academic translators who meet the eligibility requirements for Scholars can apply under the Scholar category. Literary translators with a theoretical or research-oriented project are encouraged to apply under the Thinker category. Translators who frame their practice as creative writing can apply under the Writer category. Applicants are welcome to choose the category they prefer according to their specific project and profile.

Benefits

A stipend of EUR 350 per week (total EUR 3,500) is provided, along with basic transportation funding to and from Cassis; air travel is covered for basic coach class if booked in advance.
Fellows cannot accept gainful employment during the residency but can have research leaves or sabbaticals that provide income; additional grants that align with the Camargo Fellowship conditions are allowed.
The Camargo Foundation offers twelve furnished apartments, a reference library, a music/conference room, an open-air theater, an artist’s studio with a darkroom, and a composer’s studio with a piano; art supplies and technical equipment are not provided.
Visual artists should note that the Camargo Fellowship is research-focused and does not cover shipping costs for artworks or materials produced during the residency.
Non-EU citizens may need a visa, and processing time can be significant; they should contact the French Embassy or Consulate for visa information.

Application guidelines are detailed here.

Please read this document outlining the application procedure and program conditions carefully before submitting your application.

The application procedure is available here. The open call closes on October 1, 2024.

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