About This Opportunity
Applications are now open for the 2027 Bellagio Center Residency Program at the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center, a fully funded 26-day residency in Lake Como, Italy. This prestigious program invites candidates from diverse backgrounds, including artists, economists, poets, astrophysicists, and other professionals, to collaborate on innovative solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Each year, the Rockefeller Foundation selects approximately 100 participants from across the globe, reflecting its mission to support visionary thinkers and creators. Residents will stay at the Bellagio Center, a historic and inspiring location on Lake Como, providing an immersive environment for interdisciplinary exchange and problem-solving. The residency offers an unparalleled opportunity for networking, mentorship, and collaboration with global innovators, fostering ideas that can drive meaningful social, cultural, and scientific impact. Applicants are encouraged to bring forward creative projects that can address contemporary global issues, making this program ideal for professionals seeking to expand their horizons, contribute to transformative solutions, and engage with a vibrant international community.