Apply Now: DAAD TheMuseumsLab Programme 2025 (Funded)

Deadline: November 25, 2024

The DAAD TheMuseumsLab Programme 2025 is now accepting applications. This program offers African and European museum professionals a platform for collaborative learning, exchange of perspectives, networking, and career development. By connecting these professionals, the initiative seeks to foster cross-continental engagement to explore how museums can address historical narratives, respond to societal needs, and contribute to a fairer future.

TheMuseumsLab is co-organized by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN), along with support from various cultural institutions in Africa and Europe. The program includes a digital kickoff, three seminar modules (virtual, on-site in Berlin, and on-site in Addis Ababa), short residencies at partner museums across both continents, and a virtual closing event.

Covered Costs

During the on-site components, DAAD will cover the following program-related expenses:

• International and domestic travel to and from program locations (economy airfare and second-class train tickets)
• Local transportation (when applicable) during Modules 2 and 3, as well as the Residencies
• Airport transfers (Addis Ababa Module 3 and African residencies, if relevant)
• Visa fees for official applications
• Health insurance (reimbursement up to €40)
• Accommodation for on-site Modules and Residency periods
• Program-related entry fees
• Daily allowance during on-site Modules and Residencies (for meals not covered by the program)

Note: DAAD will also arrange and book all travel and accommodations related to the program.

Eligibility Requirements

• Open to museum professionals from Africa and Europe.
• Must currently work in the museum, culture, or arts sector.
• Minimum of two years of hands-on experience in a museum, heritage site, or cultural venue, with expertise in areas such as Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Cultural History, Natural Sciences, or Technology.
• Ability to commit fully to the program.
• Proficiency in English.
• Residence must be in Africa or Europe at the time of application.

Application Process

The program will run from May 8 to November 26, 2025.

Required Documents (to be uploaded via the DAAD portal):

• Completed online application form (downloadable from DAAD portal)
• Attachments:
  • TheMuseumsLab application form (in English)
  • CV (in English)
  • Letter of recommendation (in English)
• Optional:
  • Degree certificates (in English if available)
  • Information about relevant past or current work projects (in English)
  • Language certificates (in English if available)

For additional details, visit TheMuseumsLab.