Objective
to build bridges between individuals, institutions, nations and two continents for an engaged discussion on how museums can confront their past, meet the present needs of society and work towards an equitable future.
Who can apply?
What can be funded?
Duration of the funding
Kick-Off Events (Online)
6 June
Module 1 (Online)
11 to 13 June & 18 to 19 June
Module 2 (Onsite in Berlin)
4 to 12 September
Residencies at European Partner Museums (Onsite, Europe)
12 September to 19 September
-->for Fellows assigned to a European Partner Museum
Residencies at African Partner Museums (Onsite, Africa)
6 to 13 November
-->for Fellows assigned to an African Partner Museum
Module 3 (Onsite in Accra)
13 to 21 November
Closing Event (Online)
10 December
Value
- International and national transport to arrive to and depart from programme locations (lowest possible economy class airfare and 2nd class train tickets)
- Local public transport (if applicable) during Module 2, Module 3 and the Residencies
- Airport transfers (Module 3 in Accra, Residencies in Africa if applicable)
- Visa fees (for visa processes at official entities)
- Health insurance (reimbursement up to 40 Euros)
- Accommodation during the onsite Modules and Residency Locations
- Programme related entrance fees
- Daily allowance during the onsite Modules and Residencies (limited compensation for meals not provided in the programme)
Please note: All programme related travels and accommodations will also be arranged and booked by the DAAD.
Selection
The selection criteria are:
Professional competencies and experiences
Practical experience of at least 2 years in a museum, heritage site or art space, relating to themes such as Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Cultural History, Natural Sciences and Technology.
Commitment to the programme
High motivation to actively engage in participation formats.
A prerequisite for the selection of a candidate is the binding commitment to participate in all activities of TheMuseumsLab.
Personal skills
- Collaborative skills
- Respectful communication
- Creativity & Innovativeness
- Self-responsibility
- Ability to autonomously adapt to unfamiliar surroundings
- Resilience
- Ability to constructively question established structures
- Ability to self-reflect
- Aspiration to hold a leading position within a museum, heritage site or art space and to act as a multiplier
Language skills
Adequate language proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential in order to participate actively in the programme.)
Further information
It consists of a seminar (three modules), residencies at European and African partner museums] and a project phase.
It will start with an online phase (kick-off and module 1) in June 2024, continue with the first presence phase (module 2 in Berlin, residencies at European and African partner museums) in September 2024 and close with the second presence phase (module 3, project work in Accra, Ghana) in November 2024.
Please note: the implementation of the programme is subject to the approval of funds.