UJ Artists in Residence Scholarship 2027 in South Africa

Overview

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) hosts the Artists in Residence Scholarship in South Africa, offering a 10-month residency for creative researchers, artists, and arts practitioners. The programme supports independent arts-practice-as-research projects, allowing participants to complete most work remotely while engaging with the academic and creative community through workshops, lectures, and presentations.

Benefits

• A monthly stipend of R12,000 for 10 months, subject to statutory deductions.
• An opportunity to develop and complete a creative research project.
• Engagement with the University of Johannesburg academic and creative community.
• Participation in workshops, presentations, and host department activities.

Eligibility

• Open to emerging and established artists, creative researchers, and arts practitioners worldwide, with preference given to applicants connected to Africa.
• Must hold a relevant post-school qualification, with preference for Master's or PhD degrees.
• Must have a proposed project in an eligible creative discipline that can be developed as a research project.
• Capable of carrying out most of the project remotely and willing to participate in university activities.
• Must not be affiliated with another South African tertiary institution as a lecturer or research associate.

How to Apply

Applicants must prepare the required materials and submit them through the official online portal.

• Complete the online UJ Artists in Residence application.
• Submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Provide a comprehensive arts-practice research proposal with a defined research question and methodology.
• Include a detailed project activity plan outlining available and required resources.

Deadline

The deadline for the programme is not explicitly stated in the source text.