European Commission JRC Artist-in-Residence
Art, Mental Health & Policy
A six-month artist-in-residence programme exploring mental health, depression, science and policy through artistic and speculative practice.
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The residency brings the selected artist into contact with researchers, policymakers and experts connected to the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), including its Digital Health Unit and EU Policy Lab.
What you get
€15,000 total budget
Six-month residency from January to June 2027
Collaboration with researchers, policymakers and experts
Opportunity to develop artistic work at the intersection of art, science, mental health and policy
Access to the JRC environment in Ispra, Italy
Remote work is possible, alongside the required on-site period
Who is it for?
The residency is open to artists and speculative thinkers working across approaches such as:
Research-led and participatory art
Speculative practices
Narrative and performative work
Digital practices
Material practices
Applicants should have an established artistic practice and a serious interest in engaging with art, science and policy.
You can be of any nationality, provided you are legally able to work in the EU.
Key details
Location: Ispra, Italy + remote
Duration: January–June 2027
On-site requirement: At least 20 days in Ispra
Budget: €15,000
Deadline: 18 October 2026
Nationality: Any, subject to EU work eligibility
What you need to apply
Applicants need to submit:
A statement
Portfolio
CV
Previous participants in JRC residencies are not eligible.
Is this for you?
This is not a general creative opportunity or beginner-friendly art programme.
It is particularly relevant if you already have an established artistic practice and are interested in exploring questions around mental health through research, science, policy or interdisciplinary work.
The residency could suit artists whose practice goes beyond producing an artwork and into investigation, experimentation and collaboration with other fields.
Before you apply
Check the full eligibility requirements carefully, particularly the requirement to be legally able to work in the EU, the on-site commitment in Ispra and the eligibility restriction for previous JRC residency participants.
Your portfolio and statement should also demonstrate why your existing practice connects meaningfully with the residency's themes.
Official details & application
Deadline: 18 October 2026
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