About the program

Every year since 1963, around twenty internationally recognized cultural producers of all ages who have developed a distinctive creative practice and have already produced a substantial body of work in the field of visual arts, film, literature, or music have been invited to spend twelve months living and working in Berlin. Invitations to filmmakers are issued for six months.

An invitation to participate in the DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program is one of the most sought-after fellowships in the world.

Disciplines and program length

• Film: Each year, three filmmakers are awarded a six-month residency in Berlin for their contributions to the art of film

• Music and Sound: There are four fellowships in the field of music & sound per year.

• Literature: There are six fellowships in the field of literature and writing. All literary forms are welcome: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and essays, as well as drama.

• Visual Arts: In the field of visual arts five artists are nominated and selected by an expert jury; for this reason, applications may not be submitted in this field.

Benefits

DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program fellowship awards comprise the following benefits:

• Monthly grant installments for living expenses and rent
• Provision of a furnished apartment
• Travel and baggage expenses (regular airline, economy class), also for spouse and children who will be staying in Berlin for the entire duration of the invitation
• If required: health, accident, and long-term care insurance (contributions will be deducted from the monthly grant)
• German language lessons (optional)

Program duration

Stays will take place between January 1 and May 31, 2024. The exact date of arrival should be agreed as soon as possible with the DAAD Artists in Berlin Program Office.

How to apply

1. Complete the Personal Data Form (PDF, 56.95 KB)
2. Complete the Application Form (PDF, 96.81 KB)

*Please follow the specifc guidelines of your discipline for submitting work samples before sending your application email to [email protected] cc [email protected], you can find them in Information on the Application Process (PDF, 84.25 KB)

IMPORTANT:The application process must be completed by December 1 at 23.59 hours (CET) 

This includes:

1. Submitted Personal Information Form
2. Submitted Application Form & submitted work samples
3. Optional: submitted press & letters of reference

Late submissions will not be considered for the selection process.

Contacts

• Interested students can contact [email protected] cc [email protected]
• Phone: 560 3201
• Attention in person at the International Relations Office from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.
• Find us on social networks as @dri_utp