The Artist-in-Residence Fellowship is the result of a partnership between the Society of Arts and the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS).
The Artist-in-Residence Fellowship is the result of a partnership between the Society of Arts and the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS).
The Artist-in-Residence Fellowship offers talented artists from all disciplines the opportunity to spend five months (one semester) conducting research in an international academic environment.
As an artist-in-residence, you will work simultaneously with researchers from the humanities, social sciences and other disciplines, promoting dialogue and collaboration. The cross-fertilisation between creative and scientific approaches, through an intensive research period, can yield new insights and practices that enrich both the arts and science.
The aim of the fellowship is to carry out an in-depth theoretical study of an artistic project, and then develop it into a final product such as, for example, an essay, film or publication.
The programme aims for artistic and scientific cross-fertilisation, all fellows conduct research at the same time and share their ideas and findings with each other during their fellowship. The result of the research must be made accessible to the public.
Applications and nominations for upcoming year can no longer be submitted, the deadline for the 2025-2026 fellowship has passed.
Duration and Location
Eligibility
What is provided?
Elaborate information about practical matters can be read on the website of NIAS.
Information regarding the application process
Applying for the artist-in-residence fellowship is currently not possible. Do you want to learn more about the application process of 2025-2026, or prepare for application next year? Information and guidelines regarding the application process can be read here.
Questions
Read the Frequently Asked Questions through the link below.
For substantive questions or questions about the application procedure: contact the Academy of Arts at avk@knaw.nl
For practical questions about accommodation and residency: contact Annette Mullink at partners@nias.knaw.nl.