A special chance to live and work at the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sweden, is provided to chosen recipients of the UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship 2026. The residency encourages cultural experts, academics, authors, designers, architects, and creative practitioners to investigate the connections between this heritage site and other World Heritage sites across the globe.
Participants will have access to historical locations, an inspiring rural setting, and chances for scholarly contemplation, cross-cultural engagement, and creative output during the four-week fully supported residency. Projects presented through art, design, research, narrative, exhibitions, or cultural documentation are supported by the program.
All major costs are paid, including daily living assistance and lodging at traditional Swedish farmhouses. All nationalities are eligible for the scholarship, which doesn’t need an application fee or an English language test (TOEFL or IELTS).
This summer 2027 residency offers a unique opportunity to live in one of Sweden’s most stunning historic sites while deeply engaging with UNESCO ideals, global heritage, and cultural sustainability.
Host Country: Hälsingland, Sweden
Funded by: Regional Assembly in Gävleborg
Opportunity Type: Internship
Duration: 4 Weeks
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates may apply from any country in the world.
- The application form must be thoroughly filled out in every part.
- Applications that are not comprehensive will not be accepted.
- Provide a thorough and organized explanation of your suggested concept.
- Your chances of being chosen will increase if your description is compelling and well-considered.
Benefits:
- A unique chance to live and work in a real cultural heritage setting is provided by a one-month stay at one or two farmhouses in Sweden that are classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
- A project grant of SEK 50,000 will be used to fund research, artistic production, documentation, or cultural initiatives that are generated during the residency.
- Convenient transportation for study, site visits, and local exploration throughout the program is ensured by fully covered round-trip travel to Sweden and a car on site.
Deadline: 28th February 2026
