The Maison des Arts de Saint-Herblain is a public educational establishment dedicated to artistic practices, and conducive to the encounter between all forms of expression and plastic and sound creation: music, visual arts, digital arts. The residency is aimed at a professional artist or collective, who can prove the artistic experience. Duration of residency: 6 months, from November 2025 to April 2026 (including the expected refund). The artist will have access to: digital workshop, press, screen printing material, photographic laboratory, ceramic kiln, etc.). General conditions (details in the regulations): for international artists it is necessary to have notions of French; fee of 4,500 euros, including taxes and production costs for the entire residency project; support from the Maison des Arts educational team; the artist must structure and/or participate in mediation actions with educational actors aimed at the local public; pedagogical interventions are remunerated – the artist must give a maximum of 18 hours of workshops (55 euros/hour); must also conduct a 16-hour activity, during winter or spring vacations, with a salary of 1,000 euros; it must open the workspace - approximately 20m² - to the public at least once a month; must be present and available during the 6 months of residency. The residency does not include transportation (responsibility of the artists). Artists must be autonomous in their movements. Movements.

The College for Social Sciences and Humanities is an Institute for Advanced Study that is part of the Ruhr Research Alliance, a joint initiative of the University of Duisburg-Essen, Ruhr University Bochum, and TU Dortmund University). Based in Essen/Germany, in the heart of the Ruhr region, one of Europe's densest and most vibrant scientific landscapes, the faculty provides an excellent academic environment for outstanding international researchers seeking to work on a research project in close collaboration with local UA Ruhr partners. International Senior Scholarships will be awarded for six months and can start on March 1, 2026 or September 1, 2026. The senior fellowships will be aimed at advanced and well-established researchers who are active members of a foreign university or research institution, who have an exceptional research profile in the social sciences and/or humanities (proven primarily by a significant track record of outstanding publications), have completed their PhD at least six years prior to their application, and who seek to initiate or intensify research collaboration with a fellow UA Ruhr researcher. As the Senior Fellowship Programme is based on the principle of collaboration, applicants must identify a compatible AU Ruhr partner before applying. Tandem partnerships can be established with senior and highly experienced researchers from one of the three UA Ruhr member universities (University of Duisburg-Essen, Ruhr University Bochum, TU University Dortmund) working in the fields of social sciences and/or humanities. In addition to being an integral part of a joint research collaboration during the fellowship, the tandem partners will actively integrate international Senior Fellows into the academic landscape of the UA Ruhr. See the program's website for information on the application process, scholarship amounts, and general conditions.

The Prix Photo Fondation Yves Rocher is awarded to a professional photographer who wants to carry out journalistic work on issues related to the environment, the relationship between humans and the Earth, and the great challenges of the ecological transition. Conditions (details in the regulation): to exercise the profession of photojournalist; Write and speak in French or English. The prize, worth 8,000 euros (deposited in 2 installments), must be used to carry out the photographic report that appears in the project submitted in the application. The winner undertakes to: be present at the Festival International du Photojournalisme "Visa pour l'Image - Perpignan", in the first week of September 2025, to receive the award from a representative of the Yves Rocher Foundation; maintain confidentiality about the award until the time of delivery; complete the report by March 30, 2026; not submit the report to any other award, contest or scholarship before the screening at the Photo la Gacilly Festival in June 2026; not publish photographs of the work before its presentation at the 38th Festival International de Photojournalisme "Visa pour l'Image-Perpignan", in September 2026.

The BOURSE CANON DU DOCUMENTAIRE VIDÉO (court-métrage) opens a call for videographers and/or photographers of all nationalities, who wish to produce a video report with a social, economic, political or cultural theme in a journalistic way, by submitting a dossier. The scholarship is awarded to allow the winner to make the short film. Conditions (details in the regulation): ensure that video reporting does not use any form of artificial intelligence; have produced at least one completed video report (shown or not); be a professional photojournalist/documentarian/videomaker; writing and speaking in French or English; Benefits: scholarship worth 8,000 euros for the short film (maximum 8 minutes); loan of a kit consisting of a video camera and 2 lenses (not exceeding the value of 15,000 euros), with return by April/2026, the deadline for the completion of the video. In case of obtaining the scholarship, the applicant undertakes to: be in Perpignan at the beginning of September 2025 to participate in the night screening of the 37th International Festival of Photojournalism "Visa pour l'Image-Perpignan", and receive the scholarship of 8,000 euros; provide a teaser of the future report by 08/11/2025 - if the project has already started - for exhibition during the delivery of the scholarship; not submit the selected project to any other award, contest or scholarship, until the 2026 edition of the Festival.

Films of all genres and formats of up to 20 minutes in length can be submitted to the Berlin International Short Film Festival. Films must be submitted exclusively via the shortfilmdepot platform – read the regulation. The registration fee is 8 euros. Resistance and Solidarity, Utopias and Memory are the focus of the 41st edition of INTERFILM. The 41st edition of INTERFILM will be a space for reflection on current political and social trends. Positive and authentic representation, empowerment, and self-determination are at the heart of the programs, and applications from queer and BIPOC filmmakers are especially welcome. The interfilm festival excels in the quality and variety of its programming.

The Berlin Children's Short Film Festival is looking for films of up to 20 minutes in length, of all genres and techniques, for children and teenagers. The contest selects films for different age groups, from 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 years old. What kind of film? Films that excite the organization and its children's audience, that is, films that show that they are intelligent, curious, sensitive, smart, political, silly and funny people like any human being. Films and stories that promote empathy and self-confidence, that address serious topics in a lighthearted and lively way, that offer examples to follow. Films that make you laugh and feel without being vulgar. Quiet films, crazy films, with animals as protagonists, films about the environment, documentaries, comedies, not at all common, films from all over the world. Display format: DCP, 35mm, Quicktime 1080p. English or German subtitles for films in other languages. For more information, visit the festival's website.

Künstlerstadt Kalbe, an innovative project in the Altmark region (Saxony-Anhalt), is awarding scholarships for a working residency. Over a period of six weeks, German and international artists from all disciplines (visual arts, literature, performing arts, music, film, photography, media art, interdisciplinary projects) are invited to contribute their own ideas for "social sculpture" projects. As a special highlight of the summer campus, an art festival will take place each European summer in Kalbe. Artists will have the opportunity to present their artworks in the public space of the old town. Therefore, applications and project ideas focusing on light art/light installations, etc. are also welcomed. The scholarship includes free accommodation, studios and workspaces, basic work materials, technical tools and equipment, a fixed travel allowance and, if applicable, a supplement to the visa fee (exclusively for international scholarship holders), sponsorship of an artist during the residency, The possibility of exhibiting his own works at the "Die 8" gallery, participation in weekly studio visits with lectures by artists and presentation of his own works. The presence of the artist is required throughout the residency. In addition, there is the possibility of organizing other items of the program, for example in the form of an exhibition, performance, reading, workshop or other format. No age limit. For more information, visit the project's website.

The CAPES/Humboldt Research Scholarship Program is an initiative of CAPES in cooperation with the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) of Germany with the objective of granting scholarships to highly qualified researchers, who have a contract, employment or not, in Teaching or Research Institutions in Brazil in all areas of knowledge. The partnership aims at internationalization in a more consistent way, the improvement of scientific production and qualification, and the development of methods and theories together with researchers of recognized scientific merit, whether German or foreign residing in Germany. With the Capes-Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Brazilian Academics, you can carry out your research project in Germany. The value of the scholarship is 3,100 euros. It can be requested between 6 and 18 months and divided into up to three stays within three years. This fellowship is intended for highly qualified academics with a defined research profile and who have completed their PhD less than twelve years ago. In addition to the scholarship amount, one receives personal support during the research stay. In the period leading up to the research fellowship, the researcher and also his/her spouse - can participate in an intensive language course. One has the flexibility to determine the start of the scholarship in person. It is possible to obtain more financial support - child and spouse allowance, travel allowance, etc. Pay attention to the application conditions required in the notice. See also the call on the CAPES website. - Link: https://www.gov.br/capes/pt-br/acesso-a-informacao/acoes-e-programas/bolsas/bolsas-e-auxilios-internacionais/encontre-aqui/paises/alemanha/programa-bolsas-para-pesquisa-capeshumboldt

In 2025, the International Surf Film Festival Anglet will celebrate its 21st edition from August 24 to 27, 2025. The festival was built around a strong ambition: to have the artistic quality of surf films recognized and discovered by a wider audience. A pioneering event in its field, the festival highlights the best productions and achievements of the year with film screenings on large screens outdoors, in front of the beach, with free access and beach chairs/sun loungers available on-site. Live evening concerts and art exhibitions are held throughout the festival. Conditions: short and feature films of any genre and theme, however, films about surfing are highly encouraged to participate; Foreign language films must be subtitled in English. An international jury made up of members from the surfing world and the media will select 7 winners during the closing night awards ceremony, in addition to the public's choice. Categories: Short Film; Feature film; Fiction; Documentary; Experimental. Notification on 07/07/2025.

This open call is aimed at visual artists from the region, as well as national and international artists and an invitation for artworks that in one way or another place animated images (such as computer animation (CGI, VR, AR, AI), stop motion or images animated by other means) in the context of a Site Specific installation for the Kukav Biennale, an exhibition that will take place from October 2 to 11, 2025 in various spaces in the city of Tuttlingen in Germany. We welcome papers that address issues relevant to today's society. The works will be chosen by a jury composed of well-known professionals in the area. Each participating artist who goes to the installation will receive a fee of 300 euros. Travel expenses can be reimbursed up to an amount of 300 euros; Any amount above this must be negotiated with the organization. Lodging and accommodation will be arranged privately and do not need to be paid for. For more information and details about the selection process, visit the project's official website.

"Camillo Queer Cinema Week" is a queer film week established in the city of Görlitz and region, which will take place for the ninth time this year. It is part of the "Queere Aktionstage 2025" and represents the stabilization of a queer cultural offering, as well as awareness and education on queer topics. The multimedia program of "Camillo Queer Cinema Week", consisting of films, lectures, exhibitions, performances and musical events, and over the years, has become a meeting place for queer people in the region and an opportunity for the LGBTIQA* community to consolidate and expand its network. The films to be submitted in this call will be presented in the newly created "Neiße-Q-Shorts" category and will be screened in two blocks. A jury prize and an audience award will be awarded among the short films screened. The "Camillo Queer Cinema Week" is open to film productions that meet the following conditions: maximum duration of 20 minutes (including credits), productions from the current year and the previous year (a premiere is not required), exhibition format: DCP and films that deal with LGBTQIA+ themes. For more information, visit the festival's registration website!

The CAPES/Humboldt Research Scholarship Program is an initiative of CAPES in cooperation with the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) of Germany with the objective of granting scholarships to highly qualified researchers, who have a contract, employment or not, in Teaching or Research Institutions in Brazil in all areas of knowledge. The partnership aims at internationalization in a more consistent way, the improvement of scientific production and qualification, and the development of methods and theories together with researchers of recognized scientific merit, whether German or foreign residing in Germany. With the Capes-Humboldt Research Fellowship for Brazilian Postdocs, it is possible to carry out your research project in Germany. The monthly scholarship is for highly qualified researchers at the beginning of their academic career, who have completed their doctorate less than four years ago; The value is 2,600 euros. It can be requested between 6 and 24 months. In addition to the scholarship amount, one receives personal support during the research stay. In the period leading up to the research fellowship, the researcher and also his/her spouse - can participate in an intensive language course. One has the flexibility to determine the start of the scholarship in person. It is possible to obtain more financial support - child and spouse allowance, travel allowance, etc. Pay attention to the application conditions required in the notice. See also the call on the CAPES website. - CAPES LINK: https://www.gov.br/capes/pt-br/acesso-a-informacao/acoes-e-programas/bolsas/bolsas-e-auxilios-internacionais/encontre-aqui/paises/alemanha/programa-bolsas-para-pesquisa-capeshumboldt

Created in 2025, the Bourse de recherche curatoriale Martine Franck aims to help researchers and curators develop a research and exhibition project on the work of Martine Franck and/or Henri Cartier-Bresson from the archives of the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation (FHCB), which preserves all the prints, negatives, contact sheets and documents bequeathed by the two photographers. The call is addressed to researchers of any nationality who are pursuing a doctorate, or who have defended a thesis, and to curators who are attending or have completed an undergraduate course. The fellowship, which will be awarded every two years, will offer the winner – who comes from a new generation of international researchers – privileged conditions for the realization of the work, and will contribute to renewing curatorial approaches to the works of the two photographers, encouraging new and contemporary approaches. Scholarship value (details in the regulation): 7,000 euros (carrying out the research, curating the exhibition and producing a book). At the end of the research year, the exhibition designed by the winner is presented to the public at FHCB, in the Le Tube space (80 m²). FHCB will pay the production costs of the exhibition, as well as the costs of publishing the book. Schedule: June/2025 – selection; 06/30/2025 – announcement of the winner; July to December/2025 – research in the FHCB archives; January to June/2026 – preparation of the exhibition and the book; October/2026 – exhibition and publication of the book. The application file must be written in French or English.

Founded in 1995, the Künstlerhaus Schloss Balmoral in Bad Ems is a place for reflection, artistic production and discussion, as well as a meeting place. Christoph Amman once said in Bad Ems, "Contemporary art needs to be explained." Words, like keys, are capable of opening new spaces (of thought) and enabling contact with artistic ideas. The Künstlerhaus Schloss Balmoral Curatorial Fellowship is offered to applicants from Germany and other countries with a university degree (at least M.A.) and first experience in curatorship. You need to have a good command of German and English. The curatorial fellowship is designed as a residency program, which means that intensive and specific work at Schloss Balmoral is required. If, after the fellowships, a final exhibition is held with all the fellows, the curatorial fellow will accompany it curatorially in cooperation with the administration of the Künstlerhaus. The residency will be granted for a period of 4 months and will include a stipend of 1,400 euros per month, as well as a supplement for travel expenses to Schloss Balmoral. The residency begins in April. The scholarship holder will have Bad Ems as their main place of residence for the duration of the residency (registration with the authorities is mandatory). The scholarship holder will receive a furnished apartment in the Künstlerhaus with a living room/bed, shower, toilet and a studio for one person free of charge. The decision on the award of the scholarship will be made by a specialized jury based mainly on the potential for the development of theoretical and curatorial work within the framework of the program. The judges will make their selection according to quality criteria, based on work samples submitted by the candidates. An application form is available for download during the registration period. THE THEME FOR ENTRIES FOR 2025 IS: TRICKSTERS, UNITE! Access the program's website and the pdf. specific to the curatorial fellowship for more information.

The Pierre and Alexandra Boulat Prize will be awarded to a professional photographer, without restriction of age, gender or nationality, who wishes to cover a social, economic, political or cultural issue in a journalistic way. Conditions for registration (details in the regulation): to have produced at least three photo-reports (published or not); to exercise the profession of photojournalist; be able to write and speak in French or English. The participant undertakes to: not send images that have been created, generated or composed using any form of artificial intelligence; not to publish photographs that are part of the work, as well as not to present it to another award, contest or scholarship before its exhibition, in September 2026; to finalize the photo-report by April 15, 2026. The scholarship, worth 8,000 euros, will allow the winner to carry out the unpublished report presented in the project submitted in the application. The winner will receive the prize amount in two parts: the first in September 2025, during the Visa pour l'Image Festival - Perpignan, and the second after the completion of the work, in April 2026.

From September 24 to 27, 2025, the light art festival "Light our Vision" (LOV) will light up Chemnitz for the third time! "Light our Vision" invites light artists to transform "non-places" into "places of light" with their contributions, and the Chemnitz Light Festival aims to focus on previously underutilized areas while bringing Chemnitz's city center to life. All forms of luminous art are welcome: classical large-scale projections with moving images, as well as slide projections, light sculptures, interactive contributions, purely scenographic approaches, classical lighting art. Individual and collective proposals will be accepted. The number of projects that will be chosen will depend on the quality and scope of the submissions. The festival is open to a wide spectrum of different ideas and concepts. The total amount for the realization of all artistic works (excluding technology) is 65,000. In 2025 the festival will take place between September 24th and 27th. The special aspect of this year is that in 2025, Chemnitz is the European Capital of Culture and the city will present a variety of cultural events and projects to celebrate its identity and cultural diversity. The general theme of Light our Vision 2025 is "LICHT MACHT PLATZ" (LIGHT MAKES THE PLACE). For more information about the selection process and the festival, visit the project's website.

The LOFFT Theatre Leipzig is a nationally and internationally recognised co-producer of shows. As an organizer, he hosts guests for contemporary dance, post-dramatic theater, and performance art performances. In this sense, it is periodically seeking artistic partnerships for new productions. They will be created as co-productions with LOFFT and performed there for the first time. Of particular interest are the projects that stand out for their conceptual strength, independent aesthetic signature and high artistic quality in their realization. Due to its location, LOFFT is also interested in projects that include hybrid artistic forms and that move between genres. Currently, the co-productions in the Main and Impulse Programs are concentrated in professional artists and companies based in Germany. However, entries from artists from abroad, interested groups or individuals are also possible. The application form for this call can be downloaded from the program's website. For more information about the call for applications and about the LOFFT Theater, visit www.lofft.de.

The Goethe-Institut's funding programme for translations of German books into a foreign language supports foreign publishers in the publication of German literature. The aim is to make current works of contemporary literature, children's and young people's books, important academic and non-fiction titles accessible to a non-German-speaking audience. The program serves the objectives of cultural policy and is an important instrument for guiding foreign cultural and educational policy. Only foreign publishers are eligible to apply. The translation must be made from the original German text. The Goethe Institut Brasilien participates in the acceptance process. If it is accepted, the application will go to the Goethe Institut's headquarters in Munich, which will finally decide on the amount of funding. More information on the program's website.

Are you an emerging professional with a bold idea for sustainable architecture? The Experimental Fellowship at Bauhaus Earth has an open call for applications in the next round of its fellowship program. The program gives you the time, resources, and guidance to develop your ideas in practice. The fellowship lasts for a flexible period of six to nine months and encourages open, practice-driven exploration. The Experimental Fellowship at Bauhaus Earth welcomes a broad spectrum of emerging international professionals in the fields of architecture, design and engineering, art, and interdisciplinary constellations of architectural production. Grant projects are question-based on clear research questions and typically aim at producing architectural fragments of manageable scale that serve as tangible and measurable examples of new forms of construction. They should aim for longevity and integration into a real social context. Fellows receive a monthly stipend of €1500 for individual projects and €2500 for partnerships, coverage for project-related expenses and production costs that can total up to €30,000, career guidance, access to a support network and a working environment. The jury will meet in June, successful applicants will be notified by July, and the scholarship will be awarded until March 2026. For more information about the selection process, online registration and other details, visit the program's website.

The Werkleitz Association supports professional artists and young artists, directs and presents cinematographic and audiovisual works, from short films and documentaries to interactive installations and projects for the internet. The annual Werkleitz Festival, which evolved from the Werkleitz Biennale, is an international platform for the presentation of videos and media art in the new German states. The Werkleitz annually supports up to four media and film projects by German or foreign artists. The grant includes free access to the Werkleitz Media Lab's technical equipment (excluding insurance) for a period of up to 14 days (of production). Project proposals can be sent at any time by email to info(@)werkleitz.de. In addition to the registration form with technical data, the project must be clearly described in the presentation. Depending on its scope, it can include a script, detailed description, sketches and other forms of visualization, artists' resumes, and any references (DVD, catalogs, URL). The request must be received by Werkleitz at least 30 days before the project is scheduled to start. For more information and registration rules, visit the program's website.