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Zu Gast 2026 (Research Grant)
This highly localized, research-driven residency offers three distinct three-month research periods at the Haus der Geschichte des Ruhrgebiets in Bochum. It provides a €5,000 honorarium, accommodation, and workspace, focusing on individuals whose practice involves 'artistic research' and a specific interest in working with historical archives. Residents are tasked with developing a project idea...
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Dedicated workspace, accommodation, travel support, and deep archival access at the Haus der Geschichte des Ruhrgebiets in Bochum. This provides invaluable resources for artistic research and the development of context-specific projects.
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Open to artists and researchers working with text, digital film, performance, or archives, with a specific interest in working with historical archives. The focus is on developing a project idea related to the history and contemporary perspective of the post-industrial Ruhr region.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- Imminent deadline for 2026 residency
- Programme dates
- 3-month residency period, specific dates vary
- Duration
- 3 months
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