Eligibility

Who can apply? International artists, researchers, and cultural professionals from all disciplines will have the opportunity to apply for a six- or nine-month fellowship. The program is open to individuals with two to ten years of independent practice after completing their training, regardless of age. Collectives of up to two people may apply, provided they have been working together for at least two years. Not eligible are applicants still in training or studies (except for PhD candidates), as well as those holding a permanent professorship. Working languages are German and/or English (house language: English).

Number of Participants

Akademie Schloss Solitude awards up to 60 international residencies. With the Solitude Fellowship, the Akademie Schloss Solitude provides space for concentrated work, interdisciplinary exchange, and international networking. In doing so, the fellowships contribute to an open, diverse, and globally connected cultural landscape in Baden-Württemberg and Germany. The fellowship is open-ended in terms of results, while also offering the possibility of on-site events, including collaborations with other cultural institutions in Stuttgart and the region.

Deadline

No deadline

Duration

January 01, 2026 - December 31, 2028

Funding

• $1,300.00 stipend (monthly)

Facilities

Conference Rooms, Co-Working, Desk Space, Film Editing Suite, Individual Studio, Library, Piano, Print Shop, Sound Studio

Housing

Apartment, Live/Work, Private Bathroom

Meals

Coffee, Lunch

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Discussion, Exhibition, Festival, Group Dinners, Open Studios, Performances, Readings, Self-Directed, Work Exchange, Workshops

Languages

English, German

Program Description

The fellowship includes: a 6- or 9-month residency in Stuttgart, a monthly fellowship of €1,300, a furnished live/work studio incl. utilities, a one-time travel allowance for arrival and departure. Fellowships are generally awarded for a period of six or nine months. The selection process takes place in two stages: Stage 1 (October 15–November 14, 2025): Open Short Application (online) on the application platform. After the first stage of the application process, an anonymous random selection procedure will be used in spheres of practice with very high numbers of applications to ensure a fair pre-selection. Deadline: November 14, 2025, 6 pm CET All applicants will be notified by e-mail whether or not they are admitted to the second stage. Stage 2 (November 24–December 19, 2025): Full Application (online) on the application platform Admitted applicants may submit a full application via the platform between November 24 and December 19, 2025. Deadline: December 19, 2025, 6 CET.