Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program 2025

Bellagio residents are selected through an internal referral process and an annual open call for applications. In both cases, individuals must submit an application and go through a competitive review process.

In addition to our General Open Call for applications on any topic, we currently are prioritizing two particular themes (with each containing several sub-themes): 1) Addressing Climate Change, and 2) Building Vibrant, Connected, and Resilient Societies. These themes reflect our commitment to drive action in The Rockefeller Foundation’s priority areas and to develop a network of people and ideas in each area.

Residency Theme:

• Addressing Climate Change Residency: Under this theme, we will support leading thinkers and organizations working on solutions addressing climate change through the lens of energy systems, health systems, food systems, policy and financial systems.
• Building Vibrant, Connected, and Resilient Societies Residency: Humans thrive when we recognize that all of our futures are inherently intertwined. This theme focuses on how to address the core challenges to building vibrant, connected, and resilient societies.
• General Open Call Residency : The General Open Call is for practitioners, academics, and artists working in any discipline or area of study. Projects can be based on any topic but must demonstrate clear social impact and charitable purpose.

About Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation is an American private foundation based at 420 Fifth Avenue, New York City.It was established by the Rockefeller family in New York State on May 14, 1913, when its charter was formally accepted by the New York State Legislature.The foundation was started by Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller ("Senior"), along with his son John D. Rockefeller Jr. ("Junior"), and Senior's principal business and philanthropic advisor, Frederick Taylor Gates. On Januar... continue reading

Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program

Aim and Benefits of Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program

• Up to four weeks at The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center in Lake Como, Italy
• Room and board with a private studio for working
• A shared community of up to 15 scholars, artists and practitioners from around the world
• Travel funding is available when there is financial need
• Future participation in an international network of Bellagio Center alumni, united in the shared purpose of creating a better world

Requirements for Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program Qualification

• Leaders with significant achievement and recognition in their field
• Forward-looking, with a history of advancing breakthrough ideas or actions that have had tremendous impact
• Committed to The Rockefeller Foundation’s mission to “make opportunity universal and sustainable”
• Curious and collaborative —open to giving and receiving feedback from a diverse group of fellow residents
• Excited to remain active in the Bellagio Network after the residency

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit Rockefeller Foundation website