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EU–Japan Fest Mobility Support 2026 (Second Semester)
EU–Japan Fest Japan Committee
Facilitation of international cultural networks, support for research visits, and assistance in establishing long-term collaborative networks and co-productions in Asia.
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Facilitation of international cultural networks, support for research visits, and assistance in establishing long-term collaborative networks and co-productions in Asia.
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Open to artists, choreographers, and cultural practitioners seeking to travel between Japan and Europe for research, project development, or collaboration. Priority is heavily weighted toward projects connected to European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) and thematic areas such as Youth Empowerment, Diversity (DEI), and Social Regeneration.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- For travel between October 2026 and March 2027
- Programme dates
- October 2026 - March 2027
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