Individual Fellowship

What it is

The Individual Fellowship supports artists, scholars, and arts professionals from Asia and the U.S. pursuing research, self-directed exploration, and cultural exchange experiences in a new or less familiar environment, fostering peer-to-peer dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. Fellows may travel for one to six months and the fellowship can include up to three joint participants.

Who it is for

Artists, scholars, and arts professionals from Asia and the United States with at least five years of professional experience in an eligible discipline, proposing research, self-directed exploration, or cultural exchange experiences of one to six months.

Open to artists in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China and others.

The call says: “permanent residents of Asian countries, territories, or regions listed by ACC”

Where

International

When

November 10, 2026

Runs August 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027

What you get

Funding to support travel, accommodation, daily expenses, museum and event tickets, interpreters, and other costs enabling cultural exchange experiences of one to six months, with up to three participants in a joint fellowship.

What you need to apply

• Detailed proposal describing cultural exchange activities, objectives, and how the experience aligns with ACC's mission
• CV or resume demonstrating at least five years of professional experience in an eligible discipline
• Budget for proposed activities including travel, accommodation, daily expenses, and other eligible costs
• Letters of recommendation (due November 16, 2026)

How long it takes

About 7 hours

Long application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://goapply2.akoyago.com/acc/application/IND2027