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

  1. Complete the online application form.
  2. Prepare a video introducing yourself and your proposed work.
  3. Submit two reference letters.
  4. Include a Current CV/Resume.

Last Date to Apply

March 20, 2026

FieldDetails
Program Duration26 Days
Scholarship CoverageFully Funded (Travel, Housing, Board, Studio)
Award CountryItaly
Application DeadlineMarch 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!