The Martin Roth-Initiative (MRI) facilitates temporary relocation for at-risk artists and cultural practitioners in Germany or in their regions of origin. The cultural scene and civil-society structures in the host countries play a central role during these residencies, supporting scholarship-holders and promoting their professional development.

The project was launched by the ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen and the Goethe-Institut in response to the global decline of social freedoms.

Who can apply?
Artists and cultural practitioners around the world who

are actively committed to working towards an open society, peace, freedom and democracy
experience threats or persecution on account of their commitment or for other reasons
do not have a safe place to stay
have the language skills required to cooperate with a host institution
have a proven track record of artistic or cultural work and can demonstrate its social relevance.
Host organisations may be cultural institutions and collectives (such as museums, theatres, festivals etc.) or socially relevant organisations that can provide temporary support for scholarship-holders and their ongoing artistic/cultural work as well as the necessary level of supervision.

https://www.ifa.de/en/funding/martin-roth-initiative/