The Camargo Fellowship — a residency in France with a €3,500 grant for artists and researchers
Ten weeks on the Mediterranean coast, an international community of artists and researchers, accommodation, a fellowship, and the freedom to work without the pressure of producing immediate results — Camargo Fellowship remains one of the world’s leading research residencies for practitioners working at the intersection of art, the humanities, and critical thought.
The program takes place in Cassis, Southern France, and is organized by the Camargo Foundation, founded by American artist and philanthropist Jerome Hill. For more than fifty years, the Foundation has provided artists, researchers, and thinkers with a unique environment where time, research, and professional exchange become the most valuable resources.
Unlike many production-based residencies, Camargo Fellowship focuses not on the intensive creation of new work but on research, reflection, the exchange of ideas, and the development of long-term projects. The program particularly values interdisciplinary approaches, research-driven practices, and projects that connect art, society, and critical theory.
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to international artists, curators, researchers, writers, composers, translators, thinkers, as well as interdisciplinary collaborative teams of up to three people. Artists are expected to have at least five years of professional practice, along with a proven record of exhibitions, publications, performances, grants, awards, or other professional achievements. The program is intended for practitioners with an established artistic voice who wish to deepen the research dimension of their work.
How the Fellowship Works
Camargo Fellowship lasts 10 weeks and is offered in two annual sessions. Each year, 14 Fellows are selected from around the world. The Foundation brings together 7 artists and 7 scholars or thinkers, creating an environment that encourages continuous dialogue across different disciplines.
The residency provides:
— fully furnished accommodation;
— workspaces;
— a reference library;
— an artist studio;
— a composer studio with a piano;
— spaces for collaborative meetings and resident sessions.
Fellows receive a €350 weekly fellowship (€3,500 for the full residency), as well as reimbursement for basic travel expenses to and from Cassis.
Participants are expected to remain in residence throughout the fellowship period, and extended absences are not permitted.
What to Consider
Camargo Fellowship is fundamentally a research residency. For visual artists, the emphasis is placed on ideas, process, and project development rather than the production of large-scale artworks or exhibition-ready pieces.
The program is designed to support research rather than production.
The working language is English. A basic knowledge of French is recommended for everyday life outside the campus.
Residents are also expected to organize their own Resident Sessions—which may take the form of talks, readings, screenings, discussions, walks, or other formats that encourage interaction with the cohort. These sessions are an essential part of the program and the exchange of knowledge among Fellows.
Although an artist studio is available, the Foundation does not provide funding for art production, materials, or the transportation of artworks.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online in English. The application package includes:
— a project description;
— an explanation of why Camargo is the right fit for your practice;
— a CV;
— work samples;
— contact details for referees.
Collaborative teams submit one joint application.
Why It Is Worth Applying
Camargo Fellowship is one of the few international residencies where the focus is placed not on the speed of production but on the depth of artistic and research processes.
It offers a rare opportunity to step away from the demands of constant public visibility and dedicate time to developing a complex idea, a book, a film, a research project, or a new artistic practice.
Another defining feature of the program is its strong international community of Fellows. Camargo is built around exchanges between artists, researchers, and thinkers from different disciplines, making the residency not only a productive working period but also the beginning of long-term professional relationships.
Application deadline — October 1, 2026.
Important: the 2027–2028 application cycle will be the final open call for the Camargo Fellowship. The Foundation has announced that future selection processes will no longer be based on a public international open call, making this cycle the last opportunity to apply through an open application process.
