Open Call: Roma Calling Swiss Institute Residency Program (Switzerland)

Istituto Svizzero (Rome) is inviting applications for its 2027/2028 residencies, including the “Roma Calling” programme for emerging artists and researchers. The call is open to Swiss citizens and to individuals with permanent residence in Switzerland, with a deadline of 17 January 2027. The residencies support interdisciplinary work at the intersection of art, science, and innovation. Istituto Svizzero offers residencies to emerging artists and researchers who want to contribute to the future of art, science, and innovation. The call for 2027/2028 includes multiple residency opportunities (e.g., Roma Calling, Milano Calling, Palermo Calling, and others listed on the page). For Roma Calling, Istituto Svizzero issues a new call each year for several residencies described as running from September to July. In addition, the page describes a specific component for two researchers with projects demonstrating strong ties to Rome, offering a five-month stay. A key feature of the Roma Calling programme is participation in the Institute’s transdisciplinary project, including events, study trips, and workshops with contributions from established researchers and artists. The provided source text describes the residency structure and programme requirements, but it does not specify: The page indicates that applicants should review the official “Conditions for participation, accommodation and financing” documents for 2027/2028 (download links are provided). Those documents are the authoritative source for any financial and accommodation details.

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Candidates are required to submit a personal research project that: Residents are required to take part in the Institute’s transdisciplinary project (about twenty days distributed throughout the year). The page states that the programme is defined by management in relation to selected residents and their interests, and it includes events, study trips, and workshops with established researchers and artists. Based on the Roma Calling description, supported work should align with: The page also lists the broader residency categories and disciplines across the Istituto Svizzero call (e.g., anthropology, archaeology, architecture, art, astrophysics, critical theory, migration studies, philosophy, and more), but the Roma Calling section specifically emphasizes art disciplines and doctoral/post-doctoral research across sciences. This residency call is designed for applicants who want to develop projects at the intersection of art and science while engaging with a structured transdisciplinary programme. For Roma Calling, the page highlights the importance of Rome-specific relevance for the proposed work, including a dedicated five-month component for two researchers with strong ties to the city. What is the deadline for the 2027/2028 Roma Calling applications? The deadline shown on the page is 17.01.2027. The source does not specify the deadline time or time zone. Who can apply for Roma Calling? The call is addressed to Swiss citizens and individuals with permanent residence in Switzerland. Roma Calling applicants include artists (with proven experience or relevant education) and doctoral/post-doctoral researchers in relevant fields. What residency duration is offered under Roma Calling? The page states that Roma Calling includes ten-month residencies running from September to July. It also describes a five-month stay in Rome for two researchers with projects demonstrating strong ties to the city. Is participation in the transdisciplinary programme required? Yes. Residents are required to take part in the Institute’s transdisciplinary project (about twenty days distributed throughout the year), including events, study trips, and workshops. What kind of project should I submit? You must submit a personal research project that would necessitate or benefit from a stay in Rome and fits into a project of interdisciplinary collaboration between art and science. Where can I find the accommodation and financing details? The page directs applicants to download the 2027/2028 conditions for participation, accommodation and financing (IT/DE/FR versions). The excerpt provided does not include the details themselves. How do I apply? Use the official “Application form here” link on the Istituto Svizzero residencies page and submit your application by 17.01.2027. If you need clarification, contact [contact details removed]. If you are eligible (Swiss citizen or permanent resident in Switzerland) and your project fits the art–science and Rome-relevance requirements, review the official 2027/2028 conditions first, then complete the application form linked on the residencies page before 17 January 2027. For questions about fit or programme requirements, use the official residency email: [contact details removed]. For more information, visit Swiss Institute.