University of Oxford/Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism: Said-Asfari Fellowship

The new Said-Asfari Fellowship gives a unique opportunity for journalists from Lebanon, Palestine and Syria (candidates should ideally be based in the Levant region or Egypt and intend to work there upon the completion of the Fellowship) to benefit from a funded fellowship at the University of Oxford.

The Said-Asfari journalist fellows will spend one or two terms (three or six months) in Oxford based at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, where they join a diverse group of journalists from other parts of the world. 


The fellows attend regular seminars each week and occasional special lectures relating to journalism, and they are encouraged to attend other academic and social events at Oxford University. During their stay in the UK arrangements are also made for the fellows to visit several major media organizations such as Thomson Reuters and the BBC. 

In addition, the fellows undertake a study project on a topic of their choice, leading to the completion of a 5,000-8,000 word paper at the end of their stay.

There is a minimum requirement of 5 years’ professional journalistic experience, but exceptional applicants who do not meet this requirement may be considered. 

In order to take full advantage of the excellent facilities of the Institute and of Oxford University, evidence of a good working knowledge of spoken and written English is also required. 

All Institute and University/College fees will be paid by the Fellowship, and the fellows will also receive their travel costs and a modest stipend to cover housing and living expenses.  To learn more and apply, please click here.
 

National Endowment for the Arts: Visual Grants

The NEA's guiding principle is embodied in one sentence: "Art works.""Art works" is a noun; the creation of works of art by artists. "Art works" is a verb; art works on and within people to change and inspire them.
"Art works" is a statement; arts jobs are real jobs that are part of the real economy.

Art Works encourages and supports the following four outcomes:
Creation: The creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence,
Engagement: Public engagement with diverse and excellent art,
Learning: Lifelong learning in the arts, and
Livability: The strengthening of communities through the arts.

Artists will be asked to select the outcome that is most relevant to your project, and you also will be able to select a secondary outcome (note that all Arts Education applicants must choose the Learning outcome as their primary outcome). When making selections, you should identify the outcome(s) that reflect the results expected to be achieved by your project. If you receive a grant, you also will be asked to provide evidence of those results.

For more information, please click here. 

World Cinema Fund: Production and Distribution Funding

Together with the Federal Foundation for Culture and in cooperation with the Goethe Institut, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Deutsche Welle / DW Academy, the Foreign Ministry and German producers, the World Cinema Fund works to develop and support cinema in regions with a weak film infrastructure, while fostering cultural diversity in German cinemas. The World Cinema Fund supports films that could not be made without additional funding: films that stand out with an unconventional aesthetic approach, that tell powerful stories and transmit an authentic image of their cultural roots.

The World Cinema Fund has an annual budget of approximately 400,000 EUR and supports exclusively the production and distribution of feature films and feature-length documentaries. The support is focused on the following regions: Latin America,
Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and the Caucasus. 

For more information, please click here.
 

Cornaro Fellowship, Cyprus

Founded in 1969 the Cornaro Institute (formerly the Cyprus College of Art) is an international cultural organisation located on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Countless of artists and art students have used our facilities to develop their art, experience a new cultural environment and often to rediscover themselves and their art. This has included figures such as Rachel Whiteread, Anthony Caro, Terry Frost, Clive Head, Euan Uglow and many others.

The Cornaro Institute invites application to The Cornaro Fellowship, a three-month residency for professional artists.

For more information regarding this residency, please click here.

Enjaaz: Post Production Support for Features and Documentaries

Enjaaz: Production Support for Gulf Shorts

Dubai Entertainment and Media Organization (“DEMO”), the owner and organizer of both the Dubai International Film Festival (“DIFF”) and the Gulf Film Festival (“GFF”) extends its support through the Dubai Film Market to DIFF and GFF through its Enjaaz Program.  Filmmakers have the opportunity to apply for post production support for their feature film or documentary film and in addition 2012 sees the expansion of the Enjaaz Program with the introduction of a separate fund that has been made available to support filmmakers from the Gulf region with the production of their short film.  

The Enjaaz program has expanded its mandate by additionally providing funding for the production of short films for Gulf filmmakers. The program aims to support a maximum of five (5) short films, successful applicants will be eligible to receive funding up to a maximum of fifty thousand United States dollars ($50,000).  

To learn more, please click here.

GRABAR GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS: 2012-2013 Program

Applicants must be HIAA members in good standing at the time of application. The 2012-2013 program includes competition for one Grabar Travel Grant and one Grabar Post-Doctoral Fellowship. Details about the 2012-2013 program and application guidelines may be found here. 

Hubert Bals Fund: Grants for Filmmakers from Developing Countries

The Hubert Bals Fund is designed to bring remarkable or urgent feature films by innovative and talented filmmakers from developing countries closer to completion. The HBF provides grants that often turn out to play a crucial role in enabling these filmmakers to realize their projects

Celeste Prize: Opportunity for Emerging and Mid-Career Artists

Celeste Prize is dedicated to emerging and mid-career artists.  Any age and nationality are welcome to apply.

€ 20,000 prizes in the following categories:
Painting & Graphics Prize € 4,000
Photography & Digital Graphics Prize € 4,000
Video & Animation Prize € 4,000
Live Media & Installation Prize € 4,000
Curator's Choice Prize € 3,500
Public's Choice Prize € 500

Finalists' exhibition and awards at the City of Rome's converted power station Centrale Montemartini, 1-9 December 2012. 

For more information and to apply, click here.
 

Ford Foundation: Grants for Diverse Arts Spaces in MENA region

LEONARDO SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEDIA ART HISTORIES

New Works Photography Fellowship Awards

One Life: International Photography Competition

University of St. Andrews: Asfari Visiting Fellowship

The Centre for Syrian Studies, University of St. Andrews, invites applications for a visiting Syrian fellow for the academic year, 2012-13, for a minimum of one and a maximum of two months. These fellowships are funded by the Asfari Foundation and will cover travel, accommodation and subsistence costs up to a maximum of £2,000 for a one month residence and £3,000 for a two months residence. Residence will normally be in post-graduate housing.

The fellow selected will conduct their own independent research project on contemporary Syria that she/he will work on and discuss with members of the Centre while resident at St. Andrews. The fellow will be expected to give at least one public presentation on their topic, to participate in the regular seminars of the Centre and the School of International Relations and to prepare a 5-10,000 word essay on their topic publishable by the Centre in its papers series and on its website. 

To learn more, please click here.
 

2013 / 2014 scholarships - Künstlerhaus Lukas, Germany