Last Registration on Application Platform: 06/09/2024, 5:00 PM CEST
General Information
Artists and cultural actors at risk can temporarily stay and work in Germany with the support of a host cultural organization. This opportunity is made possible through funding from the Martin Roth Initiative (MRI). The funding is provided in collaboration between the artists and the host organizations, including a monthly stipend and financial resources for artistic or cultural work.
Important: This is not an emergency program and cannot provide immediate support or expedite processes.
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarship Eligibility
- Artists and cultural actors globally who:
- Advocate for an open society, freedom, peace, and democracy through their work.
- Face restrictions or threats due to their work or other circumstances.
- Are still active in their countries of origin, have recently left (after 15/04/2024), or are unsafe in their current locations.
- Lack a safe abode.
- Possess necessary language skills to collaborate with a host institution.
- Are demonstrably active in the arts or culture with proven relevance.
Note: All criteria must be met to qualify. MRI does not assist in finding host organizations.
Host Organization Eligibility
- Must be cultural institutions or socially relevant organizations based in Germany, such as museums, theaters, or festivals.
Application Process
- Application Platform: The application must be submitted jointly by the artists and the host organizations.
- Consultation for Host Organizations: Available upon request.
Contact
For inquiries, use encrypted communication services like Protonmail (www.protonmail.com). Ensure that using such services does not pose risks in your country. Unencrypted emails or phone calls are insecure and should not contain sensitive information.
