The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Artists in Residence Programme 2027 for artist-academics (R12,000 monthly stipend)
Application Deadline: August 31st, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 University of Johannesburg (UJ) Artists in Residence Programme. Designed to advance arts practice as research, the programme supports…
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- Paid Primary funding model
- Delivery and location
- Worldwide Remote / online
- Participant profile
- Master’s, PhD Language: Not specified
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- Not be affiliated with another tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Hold a relevant post-school qualification (preference will be given to applicants with master’s and PhD degrees).
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Application Deadline: August 31st, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 University of Johannesburg (UJ) Artists in Residence Programme. Designed to advance arts practice as research, the programme supports…
Application Deadline: August 31st, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2027 University of Johannesburg (UJ) Artists in Residence Programme. Designed to advance arts practice as research, the programme supports artist-academics working across a range of creative disciplines. UJ invites emerging and established artists from around the world, preferably with a connection to Africa, to apply for residencies commencing in 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Not be affiliated with another tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Hold a relevant post-school qualification (preference will be given to applicants with master’s and PhD degrees).
Eligible Subfields
Proposals may be submitted in one or a combination of the following disciplines:
- Visual Arts and Fine Arts
- Music
- Theatre
- Performance and Dance
- Design
- Film and Television
- Literary Arts
Artists participating in the programme will be required to complete at least one creative output project within a 10-month residency. All arts-practice research and resulting projects must meet the Department of Higher Education and Training’s requirements for creative outputs.
Stipend and Residency Arrangements
- Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R12,000 for 10 months, subject to statutory deductions.
- The programme is intended as a stimulus initiative. No additional seed or project funding, travel, accommodation or per diems will be provided in addition to the monthly stipend.
- Applicants may apply for remote or physical residencies. However, office, studio, rehearsal and performance spaces are limited and cannot be guaranteed
Selection Process
- The UJ Artists In Residence appointments are made through a rigorous and competitive academic selection process. Applications will be assessed according to the applicant’s professional track record, productivity, academic writing experience and the quality and feasibility of the proposed residency project.
- Only applicants who meet the programme’s academic and professional requirements will be considered for appointment.
For More Information:
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