Are you a visionary leader, creative thinker, or changemaker ready to make a global impact? The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program 2026 is your golden opportunity!
Applications are now open for this prestigious Fully Funded Residency Program at the scenic Bellagio Center in Lake Como, Italy. Each year, around 100 outstanding individuals from all over the world are selected—artists, scientists, economists, poets, and thought leaders—all working together to find solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.
Program Details
- Host Country: Italy
- Location: Bellagio, Lake Como
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: March 19th, 2025
Financial Benefits
The Bellagio Residency covers:
- Round-trip Travel Costs
- Free Accommodation at the Bellagio Center
- Meals Included (Full Board)
- Private Studio Space
- 4-week immersive residency in Lake Como, Italy
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Program Objectives
The program’s goal is to unite diverse thinkers and leaders to work on innovative, impactful solutions to global challenges. It encourages collaboration across disciplines, cultures, and perspectives.
Priority Themes for 2026
While all fields are welcome, special attention is given to:
- Food is Medicine: Ensuring access to affordable, nutritious food and medicine
- Artificial Intelligence & UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Women, Girls, and Climate
- Migration and Climate
- Water and Climate
- Energy Systems and Climate
- Health Systems and Climate
- Food Systems and Climate
- Climate Finance
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Have strong English proficiency (application materials must be in English)
- Be available to fully participate in the residency for 4 weeks
- Be ready to submit two reference letters (required for interview finalists)
Required Documents
Prepare the following documents for your application:
- Updated CV
- A short Video Introduction or Motivation
- Reference Letters (only if shortlisted)
How to Apply?
Interested? Follow these simple steps:
- Apply online through the official application portal.
- Fill out the form and upload all required documents.
- Submit your application by March 19th, 2025.
Final decisions will be announced by December 2025.
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