Camargo Fellowship

The Camargo Fellowship is the flagship program of the Camargo Foundation. Since 1971, the Camargo Foundation has awarded residencies to nearly 1,500 individuals as part of its 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 14 individuals or teams.

Eligibility

The Camargo Foundation prizes diversity and welcomes applicants from all countries and nationalities, representing a broad range of creative thought and practice. Three main categories are available, and several subcategories for artists’ applications.

  • Scholars +

    Scholars should be connected to the Arts and Humanities working on French and Francophone cultures, or cross-cultural studies that engage the cultures and influences of the Mediterranean region. To be eligible for a fellowship in the “Scholars” category, applicants are expected either to hold a PhD and a record of post-doctoral scholarship, or, to be PhD candidates completing the final stages of research for, or writing of, their dissertation.

  • Thinkers +

    Thinkers include accomplished professionals and practitioners in cultural and creative fields (such as curators, journalists, critics, urban planners, independent scholars, etc.) who are professionally engaged in critical thought. We are interested in work attuned to the theoretical arena, the arts, and society.

  • Artists (all disciplines) +

    Artists in all disciplines should be the primary creators of a new work/project and should have a track record of publications, performances, exhibitions, credits, awards, and/or grants. We are interested in artists who have a fully developed, mature artistic voice. Applicants may include artists who are engaged in critical thought and research-oriented projects. When applying, artists will have to choose among the following subcategories: Visual Artists / Choreographers, Theater Directors, and Performance Artists / Writers and Playwrights / Film, Video and Digital Artists / Composers and Sound Artists / Multidisciplinary Artists.

Additional Information

  • Selection committees +

    The Camargo Foundation works with two committees to select Camargo Fellowship residents: the Artistic Committee and the Researchers/Thinkers Committee. Find out more.

  • Collaborative Projects +

    Teams of up to three individuals are welcome to apply, including but not limited to interdisciplinary collaborative projects. One stipend and one travel grant are awarded to each member of the team, and one multi-bedroom apartment is assigned to the entire team. Collaborative teams must submit only one joint application and provide application materials for all members of the team, including CVs and work samples. A maximum of 2 collaborative projects per application cycle can be selected.

  • Translation Projects +

    Professional translators are eligible to apply. Academic translators who meet the eligibility requirements for Scholars can apply under the Scholar category. Literary translators with a theoretical or research-oriented project are encouraged to apply under the Thinker category. Translators who frame their practice as creative writing can apply under the Writer category. Applicants are welcome to choose the category they prefer according to their specific project and profile.

  • Former Fellows +

    When equally ranked, first-time applicants are normally given preference over previous Camargo Fellows. Former Fellows may not apply until three years after their previous fellowship.

Purpose of the Residency

  • Research, Experiment & Create: Applicants must submit a proposal of work they would like to accomplish during their residencies. Proposals may include specific projects to develop or complete (e.g. a book, film, composition, artwork, etc.) or research into a particular topic or issue, in advance of writing or creating a work of art. Research projects should be pertinent to the Fellow’s field. The Camargo Core Program welcomes both open-ended exploration, or more focused works.
  • Exchange & Network: During the residency, discussions are held regularly so that Fellows have the opportunity to present their work to the group. These project discussions serve as an opportunity for interdisciplinary exchange. All Fellows are required to be present at these discussions. The Camargo Foundation’s staff will provide formal and informal links with the region, meetings with professionals whose areas of expertise are relevant to the Fellows’ work, and opportunities to attend events and to invite outside professionals to project discussions. On a voluntary basis, Fellows have the opportunity to present their work as part of the programming of cultural and educational organizations in the region. As part of Camargo’s interest in engaging the local community, we encourage Fellows to also consider possible programs with students (for example, a classroom visit or workshop). Such events would be conceived and organized in close collaboration with the Foundation staff.

Practical Information

  • Residency Periods +

    The Camargo Core Program consists of 10-week fellowship residencies. The dates for 2023/2024 are:

    • Fall 2023: 10 weeks from September 5 to November 14
    • Spring 2024: 10 weeks from February 27 to May 6
  • Stipend +

    A stipend of EUR 350 per week is provided, as is funding for basic transportation to and from Cassis for the Fellow for the residency. In the case of air travel, basic coach class booked in advance is covered.

  • Accompanying Family Members +

    Spouses/adult partners and dependent minor children are welcome to accompany fellows for short stays or for the duration of the residency. Accompanying children must be at least six years old upon arrival and enrolled in and attending school or organized activities outside the Camargo Foundation campus during the week. The Camargo Foundation staff will advise on enrollment in the local public schools. Only family members whose names appear on the application form may be in residence. Animals other than officially registered service animals are not allowed. Fellows are responsible for securing all necessary documents and meeting all standards if bringing a service dog from outside of the country.


Fall 2023

10 weeks from September 5, 2023

Eve Beglarian, contemporary composer, performer and audio producer of Armenian origin (United-States)
Harry Stopes, writer, journalist and historian (United-Kingdom)
John Bingham-Hall, researcher, writer, and cultural organiser (United-Kingdom)
Kamal Aljafari, artist, director and producer (Palestine)
Mathapelo Mofokeng, screenplay and short story writer (South Africa)
Hélène Quiniou, philosopher, anthropologist and translator (France)

Spring 2024

10 weeks from February 27 to May 6

Lara Tabet, medical doctor and transdisciplinary artist (Lebanon)
Merve Fejzula, Assistant Professor, the University of Missouri, historian of modern Africa and its diaspora (United-States)
Petra Kuppers, disability culture activist and a community performance artist (Germany)
Sarouna Mushasha, music producer, musician, audio engineer and DJ (Palestine)
Sara Kippur, Professor and Chair of the Department of Language and Culture Studies at Trinity College (United-States)
Pneuma Ensemble: Gaven Dianda, Eleanor Verrette and Tricia Postle (Canada)
VK Preston, Associate Professor, Department of History at Concordia University, member of the University of the Arts’ internationally situated MFA research community in dance (Québec)
HAWAF Collective, Mohamed Abusal, artist, born and lives in Gaza (Palestine), Sondos Al-Nakhala, architectural engineer (Palestine) & Salman Nawati, artist and teacher at the Qattan Foundation (Palestine)
Rebecka Rutledge Fisher, Professor of English and Comparative Literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA)

Webinar

A webinar was proposed to interested applicants on August 28th, 2023 at 5pm CET. The link to access the webinar will soon be available on this page.

The recording of the webinar is available here : youtu.be/bi8f6a9fwvM

Podcast

An interview of the director Julie Chénot on the main characteristics of the Core Program and its criteria for eligibility.
Please click here to listen to the podcast.


Click here to access our directory of past residents.