The UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship 2025 in Sweden is now accepting applications. This fully funded, one-month residency offers international artists, researchers, and cultural practitioners the opportunity to develop creative projects that connect the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland with other UNESCO World Heritage sites. The program, scheduled for August to September 2025, aims to foster artistic and cultural exchanges that highlight the universal value of World Heritage sites.
Details of UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship
Host Country: Sweden
Location: Hälsingland
Duration: 4 Weeks (August to September 2025)
Funding Body: Regional Assembly in Gävleborg
Application Deadline: February 16, 2025
Program Objectives:
The scholarship seeks individuals with innovative ideas that artistically or culturally link the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland to other UNESCO World Heritage sites. Projects may span various disciplines, including art, music, crafts, literature, and research, aiming to promote international cooperation and cultural understanding.
Financial Coverage of UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship:
- Residency: One-month stay at one or two World Heritage farmhouses in Sweden.
- Grant: 50,000 SEK (approximately 4,500 Euros) to support project implementation.
- Travel: Round-trip airfare to Sweden.
- Local Transportation: Access to a car during the residency.
Eligibility Criteria for UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship:
- Nationality: Open to applicants worldwide.
- Application Requirements:
- Complete all sections of the application form.
- Provide a detailed description of the proposed project, clearly illustrating its connection between the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland and another UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Disciplines: Projects may involve, but are not limited to:
- Arts and crafts
- Dance
- Handicraft
- Museum studies
- Theatre
- Film and moving image
- Cultural heritage
- Music
- Literature
- Natural heritage
- Cross-media
- Research
Application Process:
- Online Application: Submit the application through the official Gävleborg Region website by February 16, 2025.
- Project Proposal: Include a comprehensive description of the project, emphasizing its international dimension and how it builds bridges between World Heritage sites artistically or culturally.
- Supporting Documents: Provide any additional materials that support the feasibility and creativity of the proposed project.
For more information and to access the application form, please visit the official scholarship page:
This scholarship presents a unique opportunity to engage with World Heritage sites, fostering artistic innovation and international cultural dialogue.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to thoroughly research the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland and other UNESCO World Heritage sites to develop meaningful and impactful project proposals.