Call for Applications for Solitude Fellowships 2026

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.

With the Solitude Fellowship, the Akademie Schloss Solitude provides space for concentrated work, interdisciplinary exchange, and international networking. In doing so, the fellowships contribute to an open, diverse, and globally connected cultural landscape in Baden-Württemberg and Germany. The fellowship is open-ended in terms of results, while also offering the possibility of on-site events, including collaborations with other cultural institutions in Stuttgart and the region.

• Table of Content
• About Akademie Schloss Solitude
• Solitude Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of Solitude Fellowships
• Requirements for Solitude Fellowships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Solitude Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of Solitude Fellowships

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.

Requirements for Solitude Fellowships Qualification

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).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Akademie Schloss Solitude Fellowship webpage