2027 ifa Scholarship: Funded Opportunity for Cultural Heritage Management
Are you a curator, restorer, or culture manager from a developing country passionate about cultural heritage? The 2027 ifa Scholarship on the Management of Cultural Heritage offers a funded chance to gain new skills abroad. This program targets professionals from DAC list countries and runs stays from February to December 2027.
Scholarship Overview
The 2027 ifa Scholarship supports cultural practitioners who work with heritage, collections, or archives in institutions. It funds stays at host organizations to build skills, share ideas, and form lasting networks. The goal is to foster transcultural talks, trust between people, and strong civil societies. It also backs free art, science, opinions, and open discussions. Up to ten scholarships go out each year.
Key Themes
The program spotlights four main areas:
- Decolonial working methods
- Cultural participation
- Sustainability
- Non-discriminatory spaces
These topics guide projects and exchanges. Holders work on them during their stays.
Who Can Apply
This fits curators, restorers, mediators, and culture managers. You must come from a DAC list country. Pick a non-commercial host institution, like a museum or archive, for your stay. You need a joint project plan with them. This plan matters most for selection.
Funding Details
The scholarship pays well to cover your needs:
- €1,500 net per month
- €250 monthly for a spouse and €250 per child if they join
- Visa fees
- Round-trip travel costs
- Health insurance for you and family
- City public transport pass
- Up to €500 for a language course
Check the travel info document for more on trips.
Stay Options
Plan for 3 to 6 months in Germany at your host site. Add an optional 2 to 12 week stay in a DAC list country for exchange. All stays happen on-site with regular attendance. Write a final report at the end. No other scholarships or residencies allowed during this time.
Requirements to Qualify
Meet these basics:
- Finished higher education or job training
- Very good English skills (German or host country language helps but not required)
- Work in cultural heritage, collections, or archives at an institution
Submit your host and project plan early.
Application Timeline
Apply by June 30, 2026. Calls open each April. For full details, visit the official ifa webpage. Start planning your concept note now to stand out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the 2027 ifa Scholarship?
Curators, restorers, mediators, and culture managers from DAC list countries who work with cultural heritage, collections, or archives in institutions can apply.
What does the scholarship fund?
It covers €1,500 net per month, family allowances, visa fees, travel, health insurance, transport pass, and up to €500 for a language course.
How long is the scholarship stay?
The main stay is 3 to 6 months in Germany, with an optional 2 to 12 weeks in a DAC list country for exchange.
When is the application deadline?
Applications are due by June 30, 2026; calls open each April.