# Exploratory workshops within artistic research

**Funder:** Swedish Research Council
**Deadline:** 15 September 2026 (Call opens 19 August 2026)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** SE
**Official call:** https://www.vr.se/english/applying-for-funding/calls/2025-11-11-exploratory-workshops-within-artistic-research.html
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds exploratory workshops within the field of artistic research. Opening soon: 19 August – 15 September 2026.

## Summary

The Swedish Research Council funds exploratory workshops in artistic research, open to researchers based at Swedish institutions. The programme is annual, with applications opening in mid-August and closing in mid-September, enabling artists and artistic researchers to convene collaborative, experimental gatherings.

## Who should apply

- Artistic researchers and artists based at Swedish universities or research institutions
- Projects centred on collaborative, experimental workshops and creative inquiry
- Applicants seeking to explore emerging questions or methodologies in the arts
- Interdisciplinary teams working at the intersection of artistic practice and research

## Key dates

- Application window: 19 August, 15 September 2026
- Single-stage written submission
- Annual call

## Tips for applicants

- Frame your workshop as exploratory and methodologically transparent, panels assess how research questions unfold through artistic practice.
- Name participating artists and institutions early in the application; the Swedish Research Council values demonstrated collaboration and venue commitment.
- Keep the budget narrative aligned to workshop scope: materials, artist fees, documentation, and venue costs resonate better than generic travel or overhead.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Swedish Research Council's artistic research workshops?

Researchers and artists based at Swedish research institutions are eligible to apply.

### When is the deadline for the artistic research workshop call?

The application window runs from 19 August to 15 September 2026, with the final deadline at 15 September.

### Is the artistic research workshop call annual?

Yes, the Swedish Research Council runs this call annually.

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