The MuseumsLab 2024 Funding Programme for African Museum Professionals (Fully Funded to Accra, Ghana and Berlin, Germany)
TheMuseumsLab is a programme for joint learning, perspective exchange, networking and career building among African and European professionals. Bringing them together 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.
Requirements
- African und European Museum professionals who have at least two years experience of working in the museum, heritage, or art sector.
- Currently working in the museum, culture and art sector
- 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
- Sufficient English skills
- Place of residence at time of applying must be in Africa or Europe
Duration
- Programme activities will take place from 6 June 2024 to 10 December 2024.
Value
For the onsite phases the following programme-related costs will be covered by the DAAD:
- 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 Criteria
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.
Language skills
Adequate language proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential in order to participate actively in the programme.)
Application documents
Please upload the following documents via DAAD portal:
- Application Form TheMuseumsLab (mandatory, in English); by uploading it to your application, please select the attachement type “progamme specific application form”
- CV (mandatory, in English)
- Letter of Recommendation (mandatory, in English)
Optional:
- Degree Certificates (in English if available)
- Information about former or current work projects (in English)
- Language certificates (in English if available)
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the MuseumsLab 2024 Funding Programme
Deadline: 29 January 2024
