Residency

Open Call for an Artist-in-Residence: Decoding Depression

European Commission — Joint Research Centre · Ispra, Italy (mainly remote)
25 days leftTravel SupportedMultidisciplinary

Six-month artist residency from January to June 2027 hosted by the JRC Digital Health Unit with the EU Policy Lab and the Centre for Advanced Studies, working on mental health and depression. Mainly remote with at least 20 non-consecutive days in Ispra, Italy. Budget of EUR 15,000 in total, covering fees, allowance, accommodation and travel. Working language English. Deadline 18 October 2026.

What is required
  • A statement of no more than one page (around 500 words)
  • A portfolio of relevant works or projects
  • A CV
Eligibility

Open to applicants of any artistic discipline and any nationality, provided they are legally able to work in the EU. Lived experience of depression — through direct personal experience or through caregiving and living close to depression — is a mandatory requirement.

Applying yourself

Go for it

Opportunities you find through RAN are yours to pursue independently.

  1. 01Combine the statement, portfolio and CV into one PDF
  2. 02Email it to JRC-Resonances@ec.europa.eu by 18 October 2026
  3. 03Shortlisted artists are invited to an online interview