greece-iceland joint award for arts and design

This is an opportunity for creative individuals to gain inspiration from both the Arctic and the Mediterranean, creating and showcasing their art in both Greece and Iceland. The grant is open to all fields of art and design. Applications are welcome from visual artists, writers, poets, dancers, filmmakers, photographers, designers, musicians and other artists. Grantees will be expected to show their work or publish, depending on the field.

This award calls for established artists who have produced a substantial body of work that has achieved local and/or international recognition. Project proposals will be judged on recognized professional standing, portfolios (if applicable) and professional accomplishments. A Ph.D. or MFA are not required for this award. However, candidates with a terminal degree and considerable teaching experience are strongly encouraged to apply, as grantees will need to teach and/or mentor university level students in some capacity during the grant period.

Locations

Location Selection: Applicant may propose an appropriate host

Locations Detail

Affiliation with any university, research organization, or other appropriate partners in Iceland and Greece.

Award Length and Period

The grant is for a total of six months. It is offered jointly by Iceland and Greece, with 3 months to be spent in each country. The grant can start either in Greece or Iceland.

Grants should begin no earlier than September 1, 2026 if starting in Greece. If starting in Iceland, the grant can start no earlier than mid-August 2026. Grants must be completed by end of June 2027. The grantee may go directly from one country to the other or return to the U.S. for a brief period in between visits to the two countries, as long as the grant is completed within the grant period.

Special Features

Grantees will be invited to Fulbright activities in each host country during the grant period.

Local hosts help the scholar to settle in, provide introductions and provide general assistance to ensure a productive and enjoyable Fulbright experience.