For the 13th time in 20 years, the international residency programme Akademie Schloss Solitude, located in Stuttgart, Germany, is granting approx. 65 residency fellowships of six to twelve months in duration.

International artists are invited to apply from the following disciplines: Architecture (design, landscape architecture, urban planning), Visual Arts (including performance art), Performing Arts (stage design, dramatic texts, dramaturgy, musical theater, performance, direction, drama, dance), Design (fashion, costume, product and furniture design, visual communication), Literature (essay, criticism, poetry, prose, translation), Music/Sound (interpretation, sound installation, sound performance, composition) and Video/Film/New Media (including video installation).

Furthermore, scholars, scientists, and professionals from the disciplines of the Humanities (including social sciences), Jurisprudence/Labour Law, and Economy/Economics (individually or suggested by a business) are invited to apply.

Persons up to 35 or who have completed a university or college degree within the past five years are welcome to apply. Currently enrolled university or college students (at the time of application) will not be considered for selection.

Each fellowship recipient is granted EUR 1,000 per month, in addition to free lodging.

Application deadline is October 31, 2010 (Postmark).

Application forms can be ONLY downloaded from the application website HERE