Summary
The Bellagio Center Residency Program 2027 offers a unique opportunity for individuals from diverse fields to collaborate on addressing pressing global challenges. This fully funded residency enables participants to exchange ideas and innovate solutions in a stunning environment at Lake Como, Italy.
- 🌍 Global Opportunity: Open to international candidates from diverse fields such as art, economics, poetry, and astrophysics.
- 🎨 Creative Collaboration: The program promotes collaboration on solving global challenges by exchanging expertise and viewpoints.
- 🏛️ Location: Held at the Bellagio Center, Lake Como, Italy.
- 📅 Duration: 26-day fully funded residency program.
- 💼 Program Themes: Focus on issues like climate, migration, women’s rights, AI, food systems, and health systems.
- ✈️ Financial Coverage: Includes travel costs, free housing, board, private studio, and full residency support.
- 📝 Eligibility: Open to applicants worldwide, minimum 18 years old, with English proficiency.
- 📅 Application Deadline: March 20, 2026.
- 📋 Required Documents: Online application, video, reference letters, CV/resume.
- 💬 How to Apply: Apply via the official website, with final decisions by December 2026.
Designation
Bellagio Center Residency
Location
Lake Como, Italy
Research Areas
- Food Systems and Climate
- Health Systems and Climate
- Energy Systems and Climate
- Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development Goals
- Migration and Climate
- Women, Girls, and Climate
- Climate Finance
Eligibility/Qualification
- Open to international applicants from various backgrounds.
- Minimum age of 18 years old.
- Required English proficiency.
- All application documents must be submitted in English.
Description
The Bellagio Center, a project of the Rockefeller Foundation, promotes collaboration among global leaders by facilitating a 26-day residency aimed at fostering creative solutions to urgent issues. Participants will benefit from travel costs coverage, housing, board, and a private studio.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare a video introducing yourself and your proposed work.
- Submit two reference letters.
- Include a Current CV/Resume.
Last Date to Apply
March 20, 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Duration | 26 Days |
| Scholarship Coverage | Fully Funded (Travel, Housing, Board, Studio) |
| Award Country | Italy |
| Application Deadline | March 20, 2026 |
This residency is an exceptional platform for innovators, researchers, and creative professionals dedicated to solving the world’s most significant issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact!



