Call for Applications: for The Humboldt Residency Programme 2027, Application Deadline- The Humboldt Residency Programme 2027
The Humboldt Residency Programme brings together a transdisciplinary, international group of twelve participants consisting of Humboldtians and early career researchers as well as writers, artists, civil society actors, and social entrepreneurs.
During the six-week residency in Brandenburg and Berlin, with excursions to institutions in Northern Germany and along the North and Baltic Sea coasts, participants will meet daily in shared working spaces, enjoying the unique opportunity to dedicate extensive time and freedom to gaining an in depth understanding of each other’s work across a diverse range of disciplinary backgrounds. They will build transdisciplinary bridges, explore synergies, pose bold questions, think visionary, and connect with relevant stakeholders in Germany and internationally.
The topic also invites reflection on our relationship with the ocean: What rights and responsibilities do we have towards it? Does the ocean itself have rights? Who can speak and act on its behalf? And how does it shape cultures, identities and imaginations across the world?
Dates of the Programme
The programme runs from June to October 2027 and includes:
- June 29: Virtual kick-off meeting
- August 2 – 13, 2027: Two-week residency at the Cultural Foundation Schloss Wiepersdorf
- August 13 – September 10, 2027: Four-week Residency in Berlin, with excursions to institutions in Northern Germany and along the North and Baltic Sea coasts (prospectively two trips of two – three days)
- September – October 2027: Remote finalisation of output formats
- October 26, 2027: Virtual wrap-up event
Full in-person participation throughout the entire residency, from August 2 to September 10, 2027, is a mandatory requirement for being a part of the programme.
We welcome applications from people from all (academic) disciplines who can prove a relevant connection to the annual theme either in their work or other engagement. We explicitly invite applications from people with innovative or creative approaches to the topic.
How To Apply
If you would like to apply for the Humboldt Residency Programme 2027, please submit the necessary documents to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation online only.
