Pro Helvetia Switzerland–South Asia research trip grants

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Pro Helvetica offers grants to cultural practitioners from Switzerland and South Asia for arts exchange project research trips between Switzerland and designated South Asian countries.

Research trips are limited to a maximum of four (4) weeks and are intended to provide inspiration, to network and to conduct research leading to concrete exchange projects with lasting impact. Pro Helvetia offers funding for accommodation, a daily allowance, professional support, travel costs and contribution to production/material costs (on request). Applications may be submitted in English and on an ongoing basis, but at the latest three (3) months before the trip is due to begin.

Selection criteria:

Convincing track record: artistic activity with a national/transregional reach
Context-related motivation
Sufficient knowledge of English
Concrete exchange project with a lasting impact

Possible destinations for cultural practitioners from Switzerland:

India
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Myanmar
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka

Cultural practitioners from the following countries can apply:

Switzerland
India
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka

Applications can be made here.

Deadline: ongoing