Art&Science Residency Programme - Imagination

The Embassy of Foreign Artists (EOFA) invites artists from all disciplines to lead a reflection and researches alongside scientists within their actual laboratories in Switzerland. The aim is to promote exchanges and crossovers between scientific and artistic practices, bringing about new ways of formulating, perceiving, and using research in both science and art. Residency Details: The selected artist will be hosted for three months (to be selected according to the 2026-2028 calendar) at a partner laboratory in Geneva or the surrounding region, working directly with the scientific team. Support includes: Accommodation in a private room with access to shared areas. A residency stipend of CHF 1400 (approx. $3,040 NZD) per month. Mediation and communication support provided by EOFA. Access to equipment and data depending on the laboratory. (Note: Artists must agree to pay costs related to their travel and possible artistic production). Partner Laboratories: BIO-IONTRONICS (BION) at EPFL MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING (MIP:Lab) at Campus Biotech BIO MEDICAL RESEARCH (DBMR) at University Bern BRAIN AND MEMORY LAB (BAM) at Campus Biotech BEHAVIORAL NEUROLOGY AND IMAGING OF COGNITION at Campus Biotech Eligibility: Open to professional artists over 28 at the time of application. Must be active in performing arts, visual arts, or applied arts (e.g., fine arts, music, literature, comics, cinema, dance, theatre, design, video). Must have a wide range of creations, publications, and performances at a professional level. Must not be currently registered in a basic artistic training course. Must speak French or English.