First stage of application process – Short Application

You will receive an e-mail

After you have finished the online registration process on the application platform. Please always check your spam folder as your provider might recognize it as Spam. When you receive the registration email, please follow the instructions in the mail.
After you have submitted your short application during the first application stage. If you do not receive a confirmation email that we have received your short application, please first check your spam folder. If you cannot find the confirmation mail, please get back to us.
If a random selection procedure is required in spheres where the number of short applications exceeds the limit, we will notify you by email once the process is complete. You will either receive an invitation to the second stage of the application process or a rejection notice. Again, please make sure that you check your Spam folder.

Second stage of application process

You will only receive additional e-mails if you have been invited to the second stage of the application process.

Once you have successfully submitted your questionnaire and uploaded your work samples in the second stage, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that we have received your application. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail, please contact us at apply@akademie-solitude.de. It could mean that during the submission process there was a problem with the Execution Upload Time due to instable connections or server problems on your side.
In your submission confirmation you will receive an overview of your application with all details, including your uploaded PDF.
After your application has been checked and approved or rejected by us. This might take until mid-May 2026

Solitude Fellowship FAQ

Eligibility

Who can apply?

Is there an age limit?

Can I apply while enrolled in a study program?

Can I apply while being in full-time or part-time employment?

Why are full university professorships excluded from applying?

Can I apply as part of a collective?

I am applying as part of a collective. Can I also apply as an individual artist?

Can I apply for more than one Sphere of Practice?

I have already received a fellowship from Akademie Schloss Solitude. Can I apply again?

Application Process – Stage 1 & 2

Which language should I use to apply?

What constitutes a complete application?

How do I submit my portfolio?

What does »interdisciplinary« mean in the context of the fellowship?

Are there thematic or geographic priorities?

Can I work on my application over time?

Should I submit recommendation letters?

Can I use AI tools for preparing my application?

Application Fee

Who is required to pay the application fee?

At which stage do I have to pay the application fee?

What are the payment options?

Residency Details

What does the fellowship include?

When and where does the fellowship take place?

How long does the fellowship last?

How and where will I be accommodated during the fellowship?

How accessible are the facilities to persons with disabilities?

Can I choose a studio?

Are the studios suitable for more than one person?

Can I bring my partner or family?

Can I bring a pet?

Is the fellowship full-time? Can I engage in other work during the residency?

Selection Process

How many applications are usually received?

What are the selection criteria?

Why is a random selection procedure used in certain spheres of practice, and how does it work?

How is the jury composed?

Will there be interviews during the selection process?

How long does the selection process take and when will the results be published?

Is there a justification for the jury’s decision?

Can I apply again?

Additional Information – Technical problems

How many and which emails will I receive during the application process?

What can I do if I haven’t received a confirmation email after submitting my application during the first or the second stage of the application process?

What should I do when an error shows up on the platform or when I have trouble registering?