Cultural practitioners from Switzerland may apply for research trips to China. At the same time, cultural practitioners from China may apply for research trips to Switzerland. Please find below more information about the countries. 

Applications may be submitted via myprohelvetia on an ongoing basis, but at the latest three months before the trip is due to begin. Applications must be submitted in English. 

Research trips are limited to a maximum of four weeks and are intended to provide inspiration, to network and to conduct research. Pro Helvetia offers accommodation, a daily allowance, professional support, travel costs, contribution to production/material costs (on request). 

Selection criteria

• Convincing track record: artistic activity with a national / transregional reach
• Context-related motivation
• Sufficient knowledge of the respective foreign language(s)
• Concrete exchange project with a lasting impact 

Further information on Pro Helvetia Shanghai homepage www.prohelvetia.cn, and follow wechat account pro_helvetia.