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).
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Artist-in-Residence Fellowship at NIAS
About the Artist-in-Residence Fellowship
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
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.
Application and selection
Applications and nominations can be submitted from 15 January to 17 March 2025 12:00 noon. Application is by mail.
Please note that the language of the fellowship is English. A demonstrable good command of the English language is therefore a requirement.
Fellows presenting work and discussing during the weekly seminar. Image by NIAS.
Impression of the NIAS building. Image by NIAS.
NIAS building in Amsterdam. Image by NIAS.
Practical information
Duration and Location
- A fellowship at NIAS for five months, from February 2026 to June 2026.
Eligibility
- Artists who can demonstrate that they live and work in the Netherlands.
- Artists of Dutch nationality, regardless of whether they reside in the Netherlands or abroad
What is provided?
- Temporary housing close to the NIAS in Amsterdam. A studio apartment or, depending on the fellow's home location, a daily travel allowance (public transport, 2nd class travel or a fixed mileage allowance)
- A personal office (not an artist’s studio).
- Daily lunch and access to research facilities, including computer and library services.
- A stipend of € 3200 for the duration of five month
- Fellows are responsible for paying tax to the Tax and Customs Administration of the Netherlands (Belastingdienst) or to the tax authorities of the country in which they are liable to pay tax
Elaborate information about practical matters can be read on the website of NIAS.
Contact
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.