Call For Applications: Rave Scholarships

International Start Tue 03-08-2010 End Thu 30-09-2010

The Rave Scholarships contribute to further practical training in arranging and realizing exhibitions.

These scholarships are being awarded to curators, restorers, museum technicians and culture managers from countries in transition and developing countries.

Benefits:

A monthly lump sum of 1,300 euros for a scholarship period of three to six months
Travelling expenses (to and from Germany)
Married person's supplement if the spouse is present in Germany
Assistance with health insurance (also for spouses)
German course (participation in a language course is expected)

Conditions:

Applicant must be from a country in transition or a developing country
Hitherto no opportunity yet to work in Germany for an extended period of time
Knowledge of either German or English. Basic Knowledge of German expected.
Younger than 40 years old
Completion of professional study or training within the last five years
Applicant must no longer be studying or involved in on-the-job training
Confirmation (in German) from a partner institution in Germany which has agreed to take on or initiate a joint project
A reference from the applicant’s country of origin
Applicants who are not accepted cannot re-apply

Selection procedure:

The Rave Foundation committee will assess all applications
There is no recourse to legal action regarding the awarding of a scholarship
Applicants will be informed in writing about whether their application was successful or not. No reasons will be given for the committee’s decision

Application documents:

CV (max. 2 pages), including educational qualifications
Outline of the planned project in Germany (max. 1 page)
Consent (in German) from a non-commercial German institution in which the applicant will work during the scholarship period in Germany
A letter of reference from the applicant's home country
An abridged report (max. 2 pages) on the current state of the arts scene in the home country

Application date for scholarships in 2011 is:
30 September 2010

Selections will be made within 2 months. Applications may be sent via e-mail or post. Should the application be sent via e-mail the original letter of consent and the original letter of reference should still be handed in by post later.

Applications are to be submitted to:

Rave Foundation
c/o Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen
Charlottenplatz 17
D-70173 Stuttgart
Fax +49.711.2225194
rave-stiftung@ifa.de

An information leaflet about applying for a Rave Scholarship can be ordered from the above address as well.

More information: www.ifa.de

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