Open Call

STUDIOTOPIA Fellowship Programme for Young Scientists

The STUDIOTOPIA Fellowship Programme for Young Scientists fosters collaboration between 10 pairs of scientists and artists over a 12-month residency, beginning in December 2024. Throughout this period, participants will work closely to tackle challenges set by the artists and Local Challenge Committees, involving multiple in-person meetings, exhibitions, and events extending until March 2027.

Programme Highlights:

• Funding and Support: Participants receive funding, access to the artist’s studio, and guidance from the STUDIOTOPIA host institution. Fellows will also have access to a network of experts and the public.
• Collaboration Expectations: Scientists and artists are expected to meet in person at least six times, with meetings held in various creative and scientific settings. The schedule and duration of these meetings will be agreed upon with the host institution.

Residency Phases:

1. Reflection (Dec 2024 – Feb 2025): Exchange knowledge and establish shared goals. A semi-public discussion with the Local Challenge Committee and a collective event in Milan will take place.
2. Development (Mar – May 2025): Create a detailed project proposal and initial mock-up, intensifying collaboration with stakeholders.
3. Evaluation (Jun – Jul 2025): Assess the impact of ideas and collect feedback. Artists may lead a public educational activity or presentation.
4. Production (Aug – Dec 2025): Develop final project outputs with support from host institutions. A collective event in Linz, Austria, will share progress.
5. Outreach (Sep 2025 – Mar 2027): Present outcomes at international events and participate in a traveling exhibition across Europe, including stops in Brussels, Gdansk, Milan, Linz, and Grenoble.

Join us in this innovative programme to bridge art and science, explore new solutions, and contribute to sustainable development.

What We Offer

Successful applicants will receive:

• 2,000 Euros Fee: To support the successful implementation of the collaboration.
• Travel and Subsistence Costs: Coverage for at least six in-person meetings with your collaborative partner, arranged according to project needs.
• Access to the STUDIOTOPIA Network: Connect with a Europe-wide network of experts, policymakers, and art professionals.
• Support for Dissemination: Assistance in sharing scientific concepts and methodologies with diverse audiences across Europe.
• Event Participation: Opportunities to present residency outcomes at major events and festivals, such as Ars Electronica Festival and New European Bauhaus Festival.
• High-Impact Visibility: Promotion through communication activities to highlight the artistic outputs and innovations.

Each Residency Includes:

• Innovation Catalyst: An intermediary to facilitate collaboration between the artist, researcher, and residency partners.
• Residency Host Institution: Providing guidance, technical support, and showcasing opportunities for the residency outcomes.
• Local Challenge Committee: Offering expertise and ensuring alignment with regional and global sustainability frameworks.

Expected Outputs from Scientists

Scientists are expected to actively engage in the residency programme. Financial support is contingent on participation in activities that lead to the following outputs:

• Meetings: At least six meetings with the artist, including at least one in-person. Timing and duration to be agreed upon with the host.
• Research and Collaboration: Conduct research and experiments with the artist and Local Challenge Committee to create a tangible artistic output, such as an artwork or a functional prototype.
• Engagement with Local Challenge Committee: Participate in a semi-public discussion at the start of the fellowship.
• Event Participation: Engage in online or on-site events, workshops, and seminars, including one dialogue with young people as part of the Pop-Up Labs programme and two collective events with other fellowship participants.
• Dissemination and Communication: Actively participate in sharing the residency’s progress and outcomes through social media, articles, and interviews.

This open call offers 10 residency opportunities across 7 countries: Belgium, Poland, Italy, Austria, Cyprus, Slovenia, and France. Each artist, in collaboration with their residency host institution and Local Challenge Committee (LCC) members, has defined a specific “challenge” to address. Scientists are invited to submit applications that respond to one of these challenges.

For detailed descriptions of the challenges, participating scientists, and LCC members, please refer to the Challenges Booklet.

Admissibility Criteria

After the deadline, the consortium partners will review all proposals submitted through the online application form to ensure they meet the admissibility and eligibility criteria. For a complete list of these criteria, please refer to the Application Guide.

How to Apply:

Scientists are invited to apply by completing the online application form available on this form: