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AKADEMIE SCHLOSS SOLITUDE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SOLITUDE FELLOWSHIPS 

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Application Deadline:  November 14, 2025, 6 pm CET

LOCATION:  Germany

Starting October 15, Akademie Schloss Solitude is accepting applications for its residential fellowships for the period 2026–2028. International artists, researchers, and cultural professionals from all disciplines will have the opportunity to apply for a six- or nine-month fellowship. Akademie Schloss Solitude awards up to 60 international residencies.

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.

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INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) YOUNG REPORTERS PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 30 November 2025.

LOCATION: Senegal

The IOC Young Reporters Programme is a long-standing initiative by the International Olympic Committee aimed at developing the next generation of sports journalists. It was first introduced at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Singapore in 2010 and since then it has been a successful feature of each YOG edition. The programme is run by IOC Media Operations.

ELIGIBILITY:

For each edition the IOC Young Reporters Programme selects young professionals (aged 18 to 24 years old) from around the world and provides them with hands-on training and mentorship and equips them with the skills needed to cover major sporting events, including the Olympic Games. During the YOG all participants receive intensive training in sports journalism, including writing, photography, broadcasting and social media. The participants are mentored by leading professionals in the sports media industry. The course programme looks at what makes a good human interest story, how to produce news stories under tight deadlines, when to look for background detail and why accuracy and fairness remain the cornerstones of reporting.

The process of selecting the IOC Young Reporters for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games is open until 30 November 2025.

Apply if you are:

Aged between 21 and 25 at the time of the programme (born from 2001 to 2005).

the English proficient in the English language.

A student or a young professional in journalism/photography.

Applications are now open!

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BENEFIT:

The IOC will cover the cost of economy airfares, all meals, twin-share accommodation, and full tuition from experienced mentors and coaches. Participants will also receive a uniform from the IOC.

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