French cultural network residencies around the world
Institut français offers over 50 international residencies supporting research, creation, and collaboration for artists and creators across all disciplines.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates: March 2, 2026 | March 5, 2026 | March 15, 2026 | March 17, 2026 | March 23, 2026 | March 27, 2026 | April 12, 2026 | April 17, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | June 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: Residency grant, travel, accommodation, workspace, and per diem are covered; typical residency duration is at least one month.
Summary: Over 50 international residency programs for artists, authors, and creators to support research, creation, and professional mobility across diverse creative fields.
Description
The French cultural network residencies, coordinated by Institut français and its global partners (embassies, cultural institutes, Alliances Françaises, and bi-national centers), offer more than 50 programs worldwide. These residencies are designed for artists, authors, and creators—French nationals or those professionally established in France—across all creative disciplines, including visual arts, design, architecture, performing arts, literature, cinema, digital arts, crafts, and more. Each residency provides an immersive environment for experimentation, research, and project development, with a minimum stay of one month. The programs encourage artistic exchange, cross-cultural collaboration, and professional networking, often in partnership with local institutions.
