Villa Medici Opens Call for 16 Fellows for 2027–2028 Residency
On September 4, 2026, the French Academy in Rome – Villa Medici will begin accepting applications for its 2027–2028 residency program. This competition will award 16 fellowships for a one-year residency from September 2027 to August 2028, spanning various fields. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, proficient in French, and submit their applications online between 12:00 CET on September 4 and October 16, 2026. Established in 1666 within a 16th-century villa, the academy accommodates over 70 artists each year. Chosen fellows will receive a stipend, housing, studio space, and additional support. The selection process includes dossier pre-selection and interviews conducted by an eight-member jury. Further information is available on the academy's website, and questions can be directed to residences@villamedici.it.
Key facts
- Applications open September 4, 2026, and close October 16, 2026.
- 16 fellows selected for residency from September 2027 to August 2028.
- Residency lasts 12 months.
- Disciplines include visual arts, music, literature, architecture, design, choreography, theater directing, art history, and restoration.
- No nationality restrictions, but French language proficiency is required.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old by closing date.
- Founded in 1666 by Louis XIV; housed at Villa Medici since 1803.
- Selection process includes pre-selection, interviews, and an eight-member jury.
- Over 70 artists, creators, and researchers hosted annually at Villa Medici.
- Application must be submitted online via the dedicated platform.
Entities
Artists
- Louis XIV
Institutions
- Accademia di Francia a Roma – Villa Medici
- French Ministry of Culture
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Monte Pincio
- Villa Medici