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The RESONANCE Residency Programme 2026

The RESONANCE residency programme invites Nigerian-based creatives to apply for a fully funded residency in Paris, France.

Provider
Cité internationale des arts, ART X Lagos, and the French Embassy in Nigeria
Host country
France
Deadline
To be confirmed for the 2027 intake

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
The programme is open to curators, visual artists, and designers of all nationalities who live and work in Nigeria; who are aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026; and who can fully commit during the residency period to the development of their research project. All applicants should be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel abroad.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Fellowship
Deadline
To be confirmed for the 2027 intake

Key eligibility criteria

  • The programme is open to curators, visual artists, and designers of all nationalities who live and work in Nigeria; who are aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026; and who can fully commit during the residency period to the development of their research project. All applicants should be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel abroad.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the The RESONANCE Residency Programme 2026 (2026)

The RESONANCE residency programme invites Nigerian-based creatives to apply for a fully funded residency in Paris, France.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Fully Funded

The RESONANCE Residency Programme 2026 eligibility

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • The programme is open to curators, visual artists, and designers of all nationalities who live and work in Nigeria; who are aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026; and who can fully commit during the residency period to the development of their research project. All applicants should be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel abroad.

The RESONANCE Residency Programme 2026 document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the The RESONANCE Residency Programme 2026 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.citeinternationaledesarts.fr/en/appels-a-candidature/resonance/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: The programme is open to curators, visual artists, and designers of all nationalities who live and work in Nigeria; who are aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026; and who can fully commit during the residency period to the development of their research project. All applicants should be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel abroad.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: To be confirmed for the 2027 intake. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    The RESONANCE Residency Programme 2026 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: To be confirmed for the 2027 intake. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      To be confirmed for the 2027 intake

      Provider deadline information: To be confirmed for the 2027 intake. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the The RESONANCE Residency Programme 2026?+

    The programme is open to curators, visual artists, and designers of all nationalities who live and work in Nigeria; who are aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026; and who can fully commit during the residency period to the development of their research project. All applicants should be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel abroad.

    What funding does the The RESONANCE Residency Programme 2026 offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: To be confirmed for the 2027 intake. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.citeinternationaledesarts.fr/en/appels-a-candidature/resonance/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: The programme is open to curators, visual artists, and designers of all nationalities who live and work in Nigeria; who are aged over 23 on January 1st of 2026; and who can fully commit during the residency period to the development of their research project. All applicants should be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel abroad.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: To be confirmed for the 2027 intake. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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