Creative Research Fellowship on ERASMUS and European Belonging

The European Cultural Foundation (ECF) is offering a Creative Research Fellowship to mark the 40th anniversary of the ERASMUS programme in 2027. This fellowship, with a grant of €10,000, invites a professional creative practitioner to explore the archives at the Historical Archives of the European Union in Florence. The aim is to uncover the significance of the ERASMUS programme in shaping European identity. The resulting work will be presented at the House of European History in Brussels in September 2027, pending confirmation. The fellowship seeks to rediscover the ECF’s role in ERASMUS’s development, explore its impact on European belonging, and envision future possibilities for ERASMUS. It encourages creative practitioners to reflect on the programme’s history and its implications for Europe’s past and future. The fellowship is research-driven and encourages diverse mediums and disciplines for public engagement. The fellowship provides a €10,000 grant to support the research project. The selected fellow will have the opportunity to present their work at a prominent cultural venue, offering public exposure and engagement. The fellowship supports archival research leading to public-facing outcomes that engage cultural settings. It invites interdisciplinary approaches that reflect on ERASMUS’s history and its broader implications for European integration and identity. This fellowship offers a unique chance to contribute to the narrative of European unity and belonging. By accessing and interpreting historical archives, the selected fellow will play a crucial role in understanding and shaping the discourse around European integration through the ERASMUS programme. What is the funding amount for the fellowship? The fellowship offers a grant of €10,000. Who can apply for this fellowship? Professional creative practitioners residing in a Council of Europe member state are eligible. What is the application deadline? The application deadline is 1 December 2026 at 17:00 CET. Where will the final presentation take place? The work will be presented at the House of European History in Brussels, subject to confirmation. What are the project duration dates? The research stay is in the first trimester of 2027, with completion by 31 July 2027. Eligible applicants should review the official guidelines and complete the application process by the specified deadline. For further details, visit the European Cultural Foundation’s official page.