Scholarship on the Management of Cultural Heritage

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Scholarship on the Management of Cultural Heritage and the Transformation of Museums and Exhibition Centres – Alexander Rave Foundation / ifa

Institution: ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen / Alexander Rave Foundation
Location: Germany (host institutions) + optional reciprocal stays in DAC-listed countries
Duration: 3 to 6 months (Germany-based stay)
Funding: €1,500/month + travel, visa, insurance, family allowances + additional support
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Start date: From 1 February 2027

This scholarship supports cultural practitioners working with cultural heritage, collections, and archival materials, enabling transnational residencies within museums, galleries, and cultural institutions. The programme promotes long-term cooperation, knowledge exchange, and institutional transformation through collaborative projects with host organisations.

Implemented by ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen and supported by the Alexander Rave Foundation, the programme focuses on transcultural dialogue, democratic cultural exchange, and the rethinking of museums and exhibition spaces in line with the ICOM 2023 definition of museums.

Focus Areas

Transformation of museums and exhibition centres
Cultural participation and accessibility
Sustainability in cultural institutions
Non-discriminatory and inclusive spaces
Decolonial approaches to collections and institutional practice

Eligibility Criteria

Cultural practitioners working with heritage, collections, or archives
Curators, restorers, mediators, and cultural managers
Completed higher education or vocational training
Strong English language skills (German or host country language is an advantage)
Project developed jointly with a non-commercial host institution
Host institution must have a physical site and a collection or archive

Programme Conditions

Stays in Germany: 3–6 months
Optional reciprocal stays in DAC-listed countries: 2–12 weeks
Maximum of 10 scholarships awarded per year
Projects must relate to collections, archives, or institutional transformation processes
On-site residency required
No parallel residencies or funding during the programme period
Final report required upon completion

Funding

€1,500 monthly stipend (net)
€250 monthly allowance per spouse
€250 monthly allowance per child
Travel costs (outward and return journeys)
Visa costs covered
Health insurance including family coverage
Local public transport pass
Up to €500 for language course