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  Artistic research residency and grant for a project related to the archives of
  international organisations in Geneva
description: >-
  Three-month Geneva residency for artistic research in the archives of
  international organisations, with private room and CHF 1,400/month grant.
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createdAt: '2026-09-04'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Residency
organization: Embassy of Foreign Artists
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deadline: '2026-09-15'
location: 'Embassy of Foreign Artists, Geneva, Switzerland'
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compensationRange: >-
  Residency grant of CHF 1,400 per month as a daily allowance, plus
  accommodation in a private room
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# Artistic research residency and grant for a project related to the archives of international organisations in Geneva

**Hosted by:** Embassy of Foreign Artists

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Embassy of Foreign Artists, Geneva, Switzerland | **Deadline:** September 15, 2026

## About This Program

> "Archives of international organisations in Geneva:

- (un)told human stories
- intergovernmental decision making processes
- multilateral successes and failures
- reimagined visions for the future of international cooperation"

Three-month artistic research residency in Geneva using the archives of Geneva-based international intergovernmental or non-governmental organisations (UN Archives Geneva, ICRC Archives, etc.) as the primary resource. Applicants propose projects developing novel perspectives on (un)told human stories; intergovernmental decision making processes; multilateral successes and failures; and reimagined visions for the future of international cooperation, transforming reports, correspondence, agreements, speeches, documentary images, handwritten notes, draft reports, unofficial maps, artworks, informal sound recordings and absences.

Artistic guidance provided by EOFA and connections to relevant personnel within the archives.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Age Requirements:** 28+ years old
- **Note:** Expectations towards the artist

Have a professional artistic practice
Possess a wide range of creations, publications, and performances at a professional level Not be enrolled in a basic art training program at the time of the residency Be over 28 years of age at the time of application Speak French or English

### Additional Requirements

- Document 1: Duly completed online form at https://www.eofa.ch/en/apply/.
- Document 2: Your application pack in one single PDF file sent via email to application(at)eofa.ch containing:
- a cover letter explaining your artistic approach and its connection to the call for proposals
- a detailed description of the project to be developed during the residency
- a portfolio of recent work
- an up-to-date curriculum vitae

## Compensation & Benefits

Residency grant of CHF 1,400 per month as a daily allowance, plus accommodation in a private room

**Includes:** Stipend

A residency grant of CHF 1,400 per month as a daily allowance. Artists need to cover costs related to travel and any potential artistic production themselves.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Accommodation in a private room and access to common areas shared with other residents
- **Studio Access:** Provided - Working Location: Within EOFA's accommodations and the archives of the relevant international organization.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 15, 2026
- **Program Start:** January 1, 2027
- **Program End:** December 31, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** application@eofa.ch

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.eofa.ch/en/apply/