The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program 2025

The Bellagio Center Residency Program, hosted by The Rockefeller Foundation, offers a unique opportunity for innovators across various fields to collaborate and advance breakthrough projects. Based in Lake Como, Italy, the four-week residency allows residents to work on their projects in a focused, creative environment while engaging with a diverse cohort of professionals from around the world. Participants benefit from the exchange of ideas and form lasting connections that continue through the Bellagio Network. The residency offers room and board, private working space, travel funding, and the opportunity to be part of a global network of changemakers.

• Table of Content
• About The Rockefeller Foundation
• The Bellagio Center Residency Program
• Aim and Benefits of The Bellagio Center Residency Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Residency Program offers scholars, artists, and practitioners from around the world an opportunity to unlock their creativity and advance groundbreaking work. ‍ The Bellagio Residency is an unparalleled opportunity for deep exchange among leaders from a wide array of disciplines, geographies, and backgrounds. Rather than a retreat for private reflection, the residency offers an opportunity to advance a specific project while participating in a vibrant community with fellow residents. ‍ Bellagio residents form lasting bonds and stay connected to e... continue reading

The Bellagio Center Residency Program

Aim and Benefits of The Bellagio Center Residency Program

 The benefits include:

• Up to four (4) weeks at The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center in Lake Como, Italy
• Room and board with a private studio for working
• A shared community of up to 14 scholars, artists, and practitioners from around the world
• Travel funding
• Future participation in an international network of Bellagio Center alumni, united in the shared purpose of creating a better world

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply, complete the Pre-Application Questionnaire by March 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time. After verifying eligibility, submit an Expression of Interest, which may be followed by a full application if shortlisted.

For more details, visit Rockefeller Foundation fellowship webpage