Camargo Fellowship Program for Thinkers, Artists and Scholars

Applications are currently being received for the Camargo Fellowship Program for Thinkers, Artists, and Scholars. This program for scholars, thinkers, and artists is the flagship program of the Camargo Foundation in France. Since 1971, the Camargo Foundation has awarded residencies to more than 1,500 fellows. The Camargo Fellowship is now accepting applications for its 2027-2028 residency cycle, and this is the last open call. From July 2027, the Foundation will switch to a different selection process. If you are considering applying for a residency in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028, do it now. There will not be another open call like this.

Founded by American artist and philanthropist Jerome Hill, this program is part of the foundation’s mission to support groundbreaking research, experimentation, and interdisciplinary approaches in the Arts and Humanities. Each year, an esteemed panel of scholars and arts professionals selects candidates. Located in Cassis, France, on the Mediterranean coast, the Camargo Foundation offers 10-week residencies to artists, scholars, and thinkers. Each year, 14 fellowships are awarded – 7 for artists and 7 for scholars and thinkers.

Winners are awarded residencies in a stunning, contemplative environment where they have the space, time, and freedom to think, create, and connect. With each cohort of fellows, the Foundation strives to foster connections between research and creation. You get a stipend of €350 per week (€3,500 total), basic travel costs, and a furnished apartment. You also get time and space to think, create, and connect with a cohort of peers.

Program Details

• Host Institutions: Camargo Foundation in Cassis, France.
• Area: Research and experimentation in the arts and humanities, with a focus on French and Francophone cultures or cross-cultural studies engaging Mediterranean influences.
• Number of awards: 14 fellowships per year (7 artists and 7 scholars & thinkers).
• Duration: 10 weeks.
• Residency Periods:
  • Fall 2027: 10 weeks from 8 September to 17 November 2027.
  • Spring 2028: 10 weeks from 23 February to 4 May 2028.
• Target group: Open to applicants from all nationalities. Candidates must be able to communicate well in English; basic French is useful for daily life.

Benefits of the Camargo Fellowship Program for Thinkers, Artists, and Scholars

The fellowship program provide selected candidates with the following benefits:

• Stipend: €350 per week (€3,500 total for the 10-week residency).
• Travel: Basic transportation to and from Cassis – coach class airfare if applicable.
• Accommodation: A furnished apartment in one of the Foundation’s twelve apartments on campus. Each has a fully equipped kitchen.
• Work Spaces: Access to a reference library, a music/conference room, an open-air theater, an artist’s studio with a darkroom, and a composer’s studio with a piano. The Foundation does not have a dance studio.
• Additional Funding: Fellows may not take on paid work during the residency, but research leaves, sabbaticals, and occasional lecture fees are allowed. Other grants that do not conflict with the Camargo Fellowship are encouraged.

Eligibility of the Camargo Fellowship Program for Thinkers, Artists, and Scholars

The program welcomes applicants from all countries and nationalities, representing a broad range of creative thought and practice. Three main categories are available:

Scholars

Scholars in the arts and humanities must focus on French and Francophone cultures or cross-cultural studies engaging Mediterranean influences. Applicants must hold a PhD with a record of postdoctoral scholarship or be PhD candidates completing the final stages of research or writing their dissertation.

Thinkers

Thinkers include accomplished professionals and practitioners in cultural and creative fields – curators, journalists, critics, urban planners, and independent scholars – who are engaged in critical thought. The program is interested in work that contributes to equitable transitions and produces plural subjectivities.

Artists

Artists must have maintained a professional practice for at least five years. They should be the primary creators of new work or a new project and demonstrate a track record of publications, performances, exhibitions, credits, awards, or grants. The program is looking for artists with a fully developed, mature artistic voice. Subcategories include: Visual Artists, Choreographers, Theater Directors, Performance Artists, Writers and Playwrights, Film/Video/Digital Artists, Composers and Sound Artists, and Multidisciplinary Artists.

Collaborative and Translation Projects

Collaborative Projects: Teams of up to three individuals are welcome. One stipend and one travel grant are awarded to each team member, and one multi-bedroom apartment is assigned to the team. A maximum of two collaborative projects can be selected per cycle.

Translation Projects: Professional translators are eligible. Academic translators can apply under the Scholar category. Literary translators with a theoretical or research-oriented project can apply under Thinker. Translators framing their practice as creative writing can apply under Writer.

How to Apply for the Camargo Core Program for Thinkers, Artists, and Scholars

Interested applicants in this Europe opportunity should click on the apply button below and follow instructions to submit their applications.

English is the language of the application and selection processes. While the application form must be submitted in English, the supporting materials (CV, work samples, etc.) can be submitted either in English or French. Applications must include the following:

Required Documents

1. Proposal summary (100 words).
2. Proposal narrative – describes your intended focus during the residency, whether on a particular work or a more open-ended inquiry, and conveys the relevance of your research today (1,200 words).
3. Rationale for Camargo – why you want to work specifically at Camargo and/or in the Aix-Marseille-Provence area, including potential connections with people, places, and organisations (300 words).
4. Rationale for timing – why a residency is appropriate at this specific stage of your proposal and/or career (300 words).
5. Current CV (3 pages maximum).
6. Work samples – all applicants must submit work samples. If providing a work in progress, include finished work as well. Detailed requirements on format and length are in the Submittable application form.
7. Two references – list names and contact information. Finalists may be asked to provide reference letters.

Collaborative teams: Submit one joint application with supporting materials for all team members (CVs, work samples). Collaborative proposals combining more than one discipline should be submitted under multidisciplinary arts or thinkers.

Selection Process

Two separate selection committees review applications – one for Scholars & Thinkers, one for Artists. Each committee determines its own finalists. A cross-disciplinary committee then reviews all finalists and selects the fellowship recipients. Committee choices are submitted to the Camargo Board of Trustees for approval. Applicants will be contacted in April 2027.

Important Information

• Former Fellows may not apply until three years after their previous fellowship.
• Residents’ Sessions – every fellow must conceive and lead one session during the residency. These are interactive gatherings, not classic presentations. Attendance is mandatory.
• Open Studio – twice a year, the Foundation organizes public open studios. Participation is encouraged but not mandatory.
• Visas – non-EU citizens should contact the French Embassy or Consulate in their area. The Camargo Foundation provides an invitation letter if required.
• Family members – spouses, adult partners, and dependent children (minimum age 6) are welcome. They must be named on the application form. Fellows are responsible for enrolling children in school. Animals are not allowed except for officially registered service animals.

The application deadline is 30 September 2026 at 23:59 CET (5:59 PM EST). For more details on the Camargo Fellowship Program for Thinkers, Artists, and Scholars, please visit the official page.