Applications are now open for limited fully supported Material Research Fellowships 2027 at the prestigious Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, Netherlands.
These 11-month fellowships focus on sustainable, biobased, and environmentally friendly materials in fashion, textiles, art, and design. The programme offers a monthly stipend, working budget, private studio, and accommodation. It is open to international artists, designers, and creative researchers. There is an application fee of €50 (waived for applicants from low-income countries).
Key Details:
- Fellowship Name: Material Research Fellowships 2027 (Fashion & Textile + Future Materials)
- Host Institution: Jan van Eyck Academie
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Location: Maastricht
- Duration: 11 months (15 January – 15 December 2027)
- Application Deadline: 24 June 2026
- Stipend: €1,750 per month (80% tax exempt)
- Working Budget: €2,250 per year
- Application Fee: €50 (waived for eligible developing countries)
What This Scholarship Offers:
- Monthly stipend of €1,750 for living expenses
- Annual working budget of €2,250 for materials and project costs
- A private studio at the academy for creative work
- A private studio apartment (accommodation is mandatory)
- Full access to specialized labs including Future Materials Lab, Printing & Publishing, Photography, and more
- Opportunity to collaborate with researchers, companies, and experts in sustainable materials at Textile Innovation Maastricht and Brightlands Chemelot Campus
- Networking with an international community of 35+ artists and designers
- Chance to present work at Jan van Eyck Open Studios 2027
- Projects will be added to the prestigious Future Materials Bank
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to artists, designers, researchers, and creative professionals working on sustainable material projects
- Applicants must have an existing research project in fashion/textiles or biobased materials
- Candidates should show interest in ecological and just material transitions
- Must be willing to live in Maastricht or within 10 km radius during the fellowship
- Jan van Eyck alumni are not eligible
- Full-time alumni of Rijksakademie or De Ateliers are also not eligible
Programs Available:
- Fashion & Textile Material Fellowship
- Future Materials Fellowship
How to Apply:
To apply, you need to submit one PDF file (maximum 10 MB) that includes:
- Motivational letter (maximum 500 words)
- Project proposal (maximum 500 words)
- Documentation of previous work (maximum 15 pages, maximum 5 years old)
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
Important Notes:
- All documents must be in English
- Application fee is €50 (payable via PayPal)
- Fee is waived for applicants from Least Developed, Low Income, and Lower Middle Income Countries
Application Links:
Both of programs have different application forms:
