Hamburg Scholarship
Residential scholarship at the Elbehaus of the Alfred Toepfer Foundation F.V.S. for individuals from the fields of art, culture, education, science, youth welfare, monument preservation, international understanding, and nature conservation. Study and work stay of two to six months. Applications are submitted through partner institutions.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The Hamburg Scholarship enables up to three scholarship holders simultaneously to reside and study free of charge at the Elbehaus, allowing them to continue their creative work while being integrated into Hamburg’s cultural, scientific, and social life, and to promote interdisciplinary exchange.
Eligible expenses
- Provision of housing free of charge
Non-eligible expenses
- Travel, transport, material, and living expenses outside of housing provision
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Activity in art and culture, education, science, youth welfare, monument preservation, international understanding, or nature conservation
Evaluation criteria
- Special artistic or academic qualification
- Interdisciplinary exchange and community contribution
- Contribution to the cultural, scientific, or social development of Hamburg
Description
The Hamburg Scholarship of the Alfred Toepfer Foundation F.V.S. awards up to three individuals from the fields of art & culture, education, science, youth welfare, monument preservation, international understanding, and nature conservation with a free residential and study scholarship in the listed Elbehaus on Elbchaussee. For a duration of two to six months, separate furnished living units as well as communal work and meeting spaces are provided. Embedded in the vibrant cultural and social environment of Hamburg, the scholarship specifically promotes creative development and interdisciplinary exchange. The open dialogue among the scholarship holders and their engagement in joint projects strengthen networking across different disciplines and enrich both individual endeavors and collective living.
Outstanding profiles with proven qualifications and a contribution to the cultural, scientific, or social development of the Hanseatic City are supported. Selection is carried out through partner institutions of the foundation, with deadlines set as binding and the application documents including a brief outline of the project as well as proof of previous work. The Hamburg Scholarship covers 100% of the housing provision only, while travel, material, and living expenses are not included. Interested institutions can initiate cooperation for the submission of candidates via the foundation’s partner network to support committed individuals in this unique residence.
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