DAAD TheMuseumsLab Programme in Ethiopia 2025

Applications are open for the Fully Funded DAAD TheMuseumsLab 2025 Programme for African Museum Professionals in Ethiopia

TheMuseumsLab is a programme for joint learning, perspective exchange, networking and career building among African and European museum professionals. Bringing them together to build bridges between individuals, institutions, nations and two continents for an engaged discussion on how museums can confront their past, meet the present needs of society and work towards an equitable future.

• Table of Content
• About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• DAAD TheMuseumsLab Programme
• Aim and Benefits of DAAD TheMuseumsLab Programme
• Requirements for DAAD TheMuseumsLab Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education. It also awards grants to German...... continue reading

DAAD TheMuseumsLab Programme

Aim and Benefits of DAAD TheMuseumsLab Programme

For the onsite phases, the following programme-related costs will be covered by the DAAD:

• International and national transport to arrive to and depart from programme locations (lowest possible economy class airfare and 2nd class train tickets)
• Local public transport (if applicable) during Module 2, Module 3 and the Residencies
• Airport transfers (Module 3 in Addis Ababa, Residencies in Africa if applicable)
• Visa fees (for visa processes at official entities)
• Health insurance (reimbursement up to 40 Euros)
• Accommodation during the onsite Modules and Residency Locations
• Programme-related entrance fees
• Daily allowance during the onsite Modules and Residencies (limited compensation for meals not provided in the programme)

Please note: All programme-related travels and accommodations will also be arranged and booked by the DAAD.

Requirements for DAAD TheMuseumsLab Programme Qualification

The eligibility criteria include:

• Professional Competencies and Experience: At least two years of practical experience in a museum, heritage site, or art space, specifically in areas like Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Cultural History, Natural Sciences, or Technology, with relevance to the program’s overarching theme.
• Commitment to the Program: High motivation to participate actively, including a binding commitment to engage in all activities of TheMuseumsLab.
• Personal Skills: Strong collaborative abilities, respectful communication, creativity, self-responsibility, adaptability, resilience, constructive questioning of established structures, self-reflection, and aspiration for a leadership role within a museum, heritage site, or art space.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is sufficient for active participation in the program.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit DAAD website.