Apply for a cultural exchange scholarship in Istanbul, Paris, New York, or Tokyo

• Applications are possible from 03.08.2026 to 15.09.2026 The application deadline ends on 15.09.2026 at 2:00 pm. Online applications must be received by 2:00 pm. After 2:00 pm, submission is no longer possible; transmissions already in progress will then be automatically cancelled. • Only one application per person is possible • You live and work in Berlin • Only individual artists may apply • You are a professionally working artist/curator • The application must be completed and submitted in German. The "Application Form" attachment must be completed in English. The other attachments may be written in German or English. • Double funding/simultaneous funding or scholarships • An application for the Kulturaustauschstipendium (cultural exchange scholarship) is possible even if you have applied for other scholarships. However, you must inform us if you receive an offer for another scholarship, so that it can be checked whether the two can be combined. • The Kulturaustauschstipendium (cultural exchange scholarship) can be combined with other scholarships from the State of Berlin up to a total of 24,000 euros per year. • No enrolment or teaching activity as a professor at a university At the time of application, applicants must not be enrolled at a university (including with the aim of obtaining a doctorate) or working as a professor at a university.

• Application for funding through the international cultural exchange scholarship in Istanbul, Paris, New York and Tokyo You can submit the application only online. Please have all required documents and evidence ready for upload as PDF. • Application Form (in English) This is a form to be passed on to the cooperation partner abroad. It must be in the English language. • Project description (max. 5 pages) Description of the content of the project abroad (topics, goals, etc.) • CV / Portfolio (max. 10 MB, PDF file, max. 10 pages) The CV/portfolio should list your career history, scholarships, awards and a selection of important projects from recent years. • Proof of identity, proof of main residence in Berlin and, if applicable, proof of residence permit • Citizens with German citizenship: copy of the valid Personalausweis (identity card) (front and back). • Citizens from EU states: copy of the valid Personalausweis (identity card) or passport and copy of the Meldebestätigung (registration confirmation) (see "Further information"). • Citizens from non-EU states with a residence permit card: The residence permit card counts as both identity document and registration confirmation. Please upload the relevant page showing the Berlin address. • Citizens from non-EU states without a residence permit card: copy of the valid Personalausweis (identity card) or passport and copy of the Meldebestätigung (registration confirmation) (see "Further information") and copy of the valid Aufenthaltstitel (residence permit) or the certificate confirming the right of residence (front and back). Note: If no valid residence permit is held during the period of application and the scholarship, no scholarship will be granted.

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• Information sheet on international cultural exchange scholarships of the State of Berlin 2027/2028 in Istanbul, Paris, New York and Tokyo (Senatsverwaltung für Kultur [Senate Department for Culture]) www.berlin.de/sen/kultur/foerderung/foerderprogramme/interna • FAQ: General questions on funding for artists, projects and independent groups (Senatsverwaltung für Kultur [Senate Department for Culture]) www.berlin.de/sen/kultur/foerderung/fragen-und-antworten/ • Apply for a registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung) (service) service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/120702/