Food Lab Fellowship 2027 at Jan van Eyck Academie: A Research Residency for Artists Working with Food Systems @Jan van Eyck Academie

Overview

The Food Lab Fellowship 2027 at the Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, Netherlands, is open for applications. This competitive residency offers a unique opportunity for artists and designers working at the intersection of food, ecology, and social systems to develop long-term research projects.

Eligibility

• Artists, designers, and creative researchers
• Practitioners working with food-related themes
• Individuals with an established or developing artistic practice

Benefits

• Monthly stipend of €1,750
• Working budget of €2,250 per year
• Travel support of up to €750 for fieldwork
• Exemption from enrolment fees
• Private studio and access to laboratories and research departments

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a single PDF (maximum 10 MB) including:

• Motivational letter and project proposal (max 500 words each)
• Portfolio of previous work (up to 15 pages)
• Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages)

All materials must be written in English and submitted online.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 4 June 2026.

Key Dates

• Selection announcement: Early July 2026
• Residency period: 15 January – 15 December 2027