ELIGIBILITY:

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).

More detailed information on the Solitude Fellowship can be found here.

International artists and scientists can apply for a fellowship in the following spheres of practice: VISUAL (Fine Arts & Film/Video), AURAL & PHYSICAL (Music/Sound & Performing Arts), SPATIAL (Architecture & Design), TEXTUAL (Literature & Language), DIGITAL (New Media Art & Digital Art), and SCIENTIFIC (Humanities & Applied Sciences).

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 (6 pm CET).
Deadline: December 19, 2025, 6 pm CET

BENEFIT:

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.