GOETHE-INSTITUT STUDIO QUANTUM OPEN CALL FELLOWSHIP

Application Deadline: 11-02-2024 

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

Studio Quantum is an international events and artist-in-residence programme from the Goethe-Institut, exploring emerging quantum technologies through the lens of art. Studio Quantum is exploring important cultural, ethical and ecological questions around the impact of quantum technologies. The project consists of three key strands: residencies, events and a project showcase. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The Studio Quantum residences in 2024 are open to artists based in the following project locations: Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Nigeria, India (States of Karnataka and Kerala) & South Africa. One artist will be selected to represent each location. During the residencies, artists will be invited to travel to a different location and incorporate quantum technologies into the subject matter of their work and/or create work using quantum technologies, accessed via the cloud. Artists are also invited to explore new techniques and methods of artistic production enabled by quantum technologies.

Have an interest in technology and innovation, demonstrated through previous work.   

Be established in their practice.   

Be interested in learning about or developing their understanding of quantum technologies.   

Be motivated to work with experts and partners in cultural, educational and tech sectors.   

Contribute to a new global network of experts, cultural partners, scientist and artists to share their findings/work in a professional setting.   

Participate in one event (format tbc – interview, presentation, discussion etc) as part of their residency.   

The artists selected should be willing to participate in or contribute to a project showcase in Germany in November 2024. For the artists participating in the residencies in autumn 2024, this can include remote participation and presentation of preliminary findings.   

Be proficient in English (C1+)   

BENEFIT:

A production budget of up to 3000 EUR, travel costs, accommodation and an honorarium will be provided for all Studio Quantum artists-in-residence.  
 
Travel costs will be covered according to distance (incl. any/all luggage, transfers, local transport etc.).  The final amount allocated will be dependent on distance travelled.   

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HEINRICH BOLL STIFTUNG SCHOLARSHIPS IN GERMANY

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2024

LOCATION: Germany

The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to graduates, and doctoral students from outside Germany. The scholarships are towards Masters Degree or PhD degree in all subjects offered at state or state-recognized universities.

ELIGIBILITY:

For EU and non-EU students who have who are nt educated in Germany.

International applicants have to prove their proficiency in German. Good or very good knowledge of the German language is required (at least B2 Level or DSH2).

The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to German and foreign students in accordance with the guidelines issued by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt). Scholarships are awarded for the regular period of study.

For Masters Degree requirement: https://www.boell.de/sites/default/files/2022-07/A1-1%20Application_Stud_July2022_en.pdf

For PhD Degree Requirement: https://www.boell.de/sites/default/files/2021-07/A2-1%20Bewerbung_Prom_July_2021_en.pdf

BENEFIT:

For Masters Degree: €934 per month plus various individual allowances, possibly health insurance or similar.

For PhD Degree: €1,200 per month, plus € 100 mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances

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