The MuseumsLab Fellowship Programme for African Museum Professionals

Deadline: Dec 02, 2025

other

fully funded

Rwanda

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About The MuseumsLab Fellowship Programme

The MuseumsLab is a programme designed for joint learning, perspective exchange, networking, and career building among African and European museum professionals. It aims to foster collaboration and build bridges between individuals, institutions, nations, and continents. The programme encourages engaged discussions on how museums can confront their past, address present societal needs, and work towards an equitable future.

📅 Opportunity Details

Date Published: October 23, 2025
Application Deadline: December 02, 2025
Category: Fellowship, Fully Funded
Opportunity Location: Rwanda

🎁 Benefits of The MuseumsLab Fellowship Programme

For the onsite phases, the following programme-related costs will be covered by The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD):

International and national transport to and from programme locations (lowest possible economy class airfare and 2nd class train tickets).
Local public transport during Module 2, Module 3, and the Residencies (if applicable).
Airport transfers (Module 3 in Kigali, Residencies in Africa if applicable).
Visa fees (reimbursement for official visa processes).
Health insurance (reimbursement up to 40 Euros).
Accommodation during onsite Modules and Residency Locations.
Programme-related entrance fees.
Daily allowance during onsite Modules and Residencies (limited compensation for meals not provided in the programme).

Note: All programme-related travels and accommodations will be arranged and booked by the DAAD.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be African or European museum professionals.
Have at least two years of experience working in the museum, heritage, or art sector.
Have a connection to the overarching theme of the programme for the upcoming year.

📝 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: December 02, 2025
To apply, visit the application website.
View detailed information about the programme here.

This programme is sponsored by The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD).

For more details and to apply, please visit the official application portal.

Benefits

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 Kigali, Residencies in Africa if applicable)
Visa fees (for visa processes at official entities, reimbursement)
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)

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