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GOETHE-INSTITUT STUDIO QUANTUM OPEN CALL FELLOWSHIP

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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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CALL FOR PROPOSALS: ADVANCING CIVIC TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT – STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO THE AU-ECOSOCC.

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Application Deadline: 31st January 2024.

LOCATION:  Zambia

The Charter Project Africa, in collaboration with the AU-ECOSOCC, is launching a call for proposals to advance civic technology and digital engagement across Africa, aiming to strengthen democratic governance and citizen participation in continental institutions. The call invites prospective applicants to collaborate with AU-ECOSOCC in refining and enhancing their digital engagement strategy. The priorities include audience analysis, testing messaging and channels, developing an engagement strategy and establishing effective feedback mechanisms. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The Call will focus on the provision of support to not-for-profit and for-profit organisations (e.g. social enterprises) acting within the civic space & the civic tech ecosystem. In short, the following eligibility criteria exists for recipients:

The organisation must be a legal entity;

The organisation must be a non-governmental, independent of local, regional and central government, political parties and religious institutions;

The organisation can be a not-for-profit organisation or a for profit organisation, but must – in both cases- be strongly committed to advancing civic participation;

The organisation must be registered in an African Union Member State;

The organisation must be able to sign a grant agreement;

The organisation must not be bankrupt or being wound up nor having its affairs administered by the courts;

The organisation must not have received an adverse audit opinion, either by its own auditors or its donors’ auditors;

The organisation must have policies in place and/or practices in place to guarantee the ethical management of personal identifiable information;

The organisation must not have been the subject of a judgement for fraud, corruption, involvement in a criminal organisation or any other illegal activity.

BENEFIT:

The overall budget available under this current Call is EUR 30 000. The winning proposal will be supported over an implementation period of approximately five 7 months (to be confirmed at the time of contracting). The recipient will enter a grant contract agreement with the European Partnership for Democracy.

The selected candidate will work in close cooperation with the AU-ECOSOCC representatives assigned to follow the implementation of the grant, as well as any other tech expert embedded in the organ by other Charter Project Africa consortium partners

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