About the opportunity
Since 1971, the Camargo Foundation has awarded residencies to more than 1,500 individuals through its flagship program. The Camargo Fellowship offers 10-week residencies for research, experimentation, and reflection. These residencies are open to established or mid-career artists, scholars, and thinkers from diverse backgrounds. The Camargo Foundation provides artists, scholars, and thinkers with the time, setting, and conditions necessary for independent, rigorous, and emancipatory work. Please note that this open call will, until further notice, be the last one open to the public, as the foundation will implement a new selection process starting in July 2027.
Funding and benefits
- 10-week residency program
- Time, setting, and conditions for independent and rigorous work
- Stipends and working environment (consult official guidelines for specific financial details)
Who can apply?
- Open to established or mid-career artists, scholars, and thinkers from diverse backgrounds
- Applicants must be engaged in research, experimentation, and reflection
Required documents
- Application form available via Submittable
When to apply
- Call for applications is open from July 2nd to September 30th, 2026
- Application deadline is October 1, 2026 (source also states deadline September 30th, 2026)
- Residencies take place in fall 2027 and spring 2028
How to apply
- Review the residency conditions and eligibility guidelines
- Access the application form and submit your application via Submittable
Additional information
- Beginning in July 2027, the Camargo Foundation will implement a new selection process that will no longer be based on a public open call, making this the last public open call until further notice.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Mid-career or established professionals seeking a dedicated 10-week period for deep, independent research or artistic experimentation.
- Individuals looking for a structured, immersive environment in Cassis, France, to focus exclusively on reflection and creative output.
- Practitioners who value a historically significant residency program that provides both the time and the physical setting for rigorous work.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is the final public open call before the foundation shifts to a new selection process, making this a unique, one-time opportunity.
- Applicants should verify the specific financial details of the stipend, as these are not explicitly detailed in the provided text.
- The residency requires an on-site commitment in France, which necessitates planning for a 10-week relocation during the fall 2027 or spring 2028 periods.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fellowship is ideal for those at a career juncture where they need to step away from daily obligations to focus on a specific project or body of work. By providing the necessary conditions for independent, emancipatory work, the Camargo Foundation offers a rare chance to accelerate a research or artistic project in a supportive, international environment. It is a strategic move for anyone aiming to produce a significant piece of work or to gain the mental space required for a new creative direction.
Our take
Established and mid-career professionals who thrive in independent, research-heavy environments should prioritize this application, especially given that it is the final public call of its kind.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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