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.
