OPEN CALL BY WORKSHOP FOUNDATION
NATURE OF US // MOBILITY FOR SCIENTISTS BASED IN HUNGARY
Workshop Foundation invites scientists based in Hungary to apply for a short-term mobility opportunity as part of the international project ‘NATURE OF US, which fosters dialogue between the performing arts and the natural sciences.
The mobility is intended for scientists to attend performing arts events, festivals, conferences, or field project, with the goal of exploring how the arts approach ecological questions and climate issues.
This opportunity is designed for personal learning and inspiration, cross-disciplinary understanding, and informal exchange without the need for direct collaboration.
The NATURE OF US is an international collaboration between performing arts organizations from Central Europe (Live Performance Bazaar – CZ, Polka dot Foundation – PL, PlaST – SK, and Workshop Foundation – HU) working together with scientific and institutional partners.
The program responds to the performing arts’ growing need to understand ecological issues and to create meaningful, impactful work that resonates with contemporary audiences. At the same time, it offers scientists new ways to communicate their research and findings through the powerful tools of storytelling, emotion, and aesthetics that artists can bring. Together, these collaborations seek to inspire societal awareness and behavioural change towards climate action.
www.natureofus.art
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
A short-term mobility (local or international) to attend a performing art event: conference, field project, festival, research process. Applicants have to apply for a destination, event, that aligns with their specific interests. Here are a few examples.
A maximum financial support of €1200 per person, which includes:
• €150/day (gross) (up to 4 days) as a fee including per diem and local transport
• Up to €600 for travel and accommodation costs
• (You may apply for longer mobility, taking into consideration the maximum amount of €1200 financial support).
Travel can be to any country, provided the selected activity is relevant to the cross-disciplinary goals of the program
WHO CAN APPLY?
We welcome applications from individuals who are:
• Scientists or researchers (from any field) with an openness to artistic practices or interdisciplinary exploration.
• Interested in exploring the intersection of science and the performing arts through on-site observation, informal dialogue, and exchange. Based in Hungary.
Fluent in English (working knowledge sufficient for communication and exchange)
Mobilities must be completed by 31st May 2026.
Experience report of the mobility must be submitted by 10th June 2026 the latest.
HOW TO APPLY?
Fill out and submit the APPLICATION FORM
DEADLINE: 31ST JANUARY 2026
Results will be announced by 15th February 2026.
For more information contact:
Lili Stern, lilistern.wsf@gmail.com
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