About

The Interdisciplinary Fellowship at the RSC is part of a feasibility study initiated by the RSC, funded by the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council, and developed in collaboration with international partners. A thought leadership programme, the study includes annual, year-long fellowships for artists, researchers and cultural workers responding to the cultural change needs of the performing arts sector and beyond. The inaugural annual cohort centred on historically underrepresented voices came together in Stratford-Upon-Avon in July 2024.

A photo of a group discussion

Topics of priority for this year include:

  • Sustainable planet, climate futures
  • Sustainable creative sector work 
  • Innovation in creative practice
  • Intersectional possibilities
  • Art and health

Geared towards sustainable field-building, and historically underrepresented voices, the fellowship forges a consortium of cultural and research leaders committed to the community in order to support one another, develop common questions, and share best practices and new data. Current partners include:

Application for the 2025-2026 cohort open in October 2024. For more information, see How to Apply.

Questions?

For more information, please email us at: if@rsc.org.uk .