Are you a cultural professional passionate about museums and heritage? The ifa Scholarship on the Management of Cultural Heritage & the Transformation of Museums and Exhibition Centres 2026 offers a great chance to grow your skills abroad. This program supports practitioners from DAC list countries to work with host institutions in Germany or make reciprocal stays. The deadline is June 30, 2026, so start preparing now.
What the Scholarship Aims to Do
This scholarship lets cultural workers deepen their knowledge through international exchanges. It focuses on transcultural dialogue with cultural heritage, collections, and archives. The goal is to build lasting networks, support free art and science, and promote open discussions. By joining, you help create trust between people worldwide and strengthen democratic societies.
Key Focus Areas
The program centers on transforming museums and exhibition spaces based on the 2023 ICOM museum definition. Main topics include:
- Cultural participation, to involve more people from diverse backgrounds.
- Sustainability, for eco-friendly practices in cultural sites.
- Non-discriminatory spaces, ensuring everyone feels welcome.
- Decolonial methods, to address past biases in collections and displays.
These areas guide projects and stays, pushing for real change in how museums operate.
Benefits You Get
The scholarship provides solid support for your stay:
- A monthly net payment of EUR 1,500.
- Family allowances: EUR 250 for a spouse and EUR 250 per child if they travel with you.
- Coverage for visa costs.
- Travel expenses for going and returning home.
- Health insurance, including for family members.
- A monthly public transport pass in your host city.
- Up to EUR 500 for a language course.
This package makes it easier to focus on your work without money worries.
Who Can Apply
This is for professionals like curators, restorers, mediators, and culture managers. You must:
- Work with cultural heritage, collections, or archives in an institution.
- Pick a non-commercial physical host institution for your stay and create a joint concept note with them. This note is key to getting selected.
- Have finished higher education or vocational training.
- Know English well. German or the host country’s language helps but is not required.
Applicants come from DAC list countries, and stays can be in Germany or reciprocal from Germany to your home area.
How to Submit Your Application
Make sure your application is complete and on time. Late or emailed ones will not count. Use these forms:
- For stays in Germany: Apply here
- For optional reciprocal stays: Apply here
Check full details at the official ifa page. Plan your host partnership early to craft a strong concept note.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for the ifa Scholarship 2026?
The deadline is June 30, 2026, so start preparing your application now to meet it.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
Cultural professionals like curators, restorers, and managers from DAC list countries who work with heritage, collections, or archives can apply.
What benefits does the scholarship provide?
It offers a monthly net payment of EUR 1,500, family allowances, travel costs, health insurance, and more to support your stay.
How do I submit my application?
Use the official online forms for stays in Germany or reciprocal stays, and partner with a host institution for a joint concept note.
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