Residency grant from the City of Duisburg and IG Duisburger Künstler

One year of art, one year of Duisburg: the city is awarding the popular residency scholarship for the eighth time together with the Duisburg Artists’ Interest Group from January 2026

What does the scholarship cover?

  • Studio space in the Rheinhausen district
  • rent-free apartment (including utilities) in Duisburg-Mitte
  • free Germany ticket from the Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft

Who can apply?

Creative artists who have completed their training/studies for at least one year are eligible to apply. Whether visual arts, photography, illustration, performance or video art

How can I apply?

The application documents, in which it is explained why the Ruhr area city of Duisburg is exactly the right place for the artistic work, can be submitted by post:

Kulturbetriebe der Stadt Duisburg
Kulturbüro
Neckarstraße 1
47051 Duisburg

Application form

Scholarship-2026.pdf

Submission deadline August 31, 2025 (the postmark is valid)

Who decides on the award?

An independent jury of experts decides on the awarding of the scholarship.

The announcement is to be made at the end of October.

Application deadline: August 31, 2025