International Ibsen Scholarships

Brief description:

The International Ibsen Scholarships were initiated by the Norwegian government and will be handed out for the third time in 2010. They wish for as many relevant applications as possible, from projects throughout the world.

Field of study:

Existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen.

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

In previous years, projects from Asia, North-America, Europe, Africa and Australia have received scholarships.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Scholarship funds amount to NOK 1.000.000,- (approx. Euro 125.000,-/US Dollars 150.000,-) will be awarded to Ibsen-related projects world wide.

Eligibility:

The scholarships are meant to act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen.  Scholarships are applicable to individuals, organizations or institutions within the artistic and cultural communities.

Application instructions:

Applications should arrive no later than 15 April 2010 and must abide by the rules set for the application procedure.  The application requires a full project description, budget estimate,  and work schedule as outlined in the online application form.  You are requested to send your application by e-mail to  or by mail to the Ibsen Awards Office (contact details found below).

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Contact information:

Send applications to:

Ibsen Awards, Skien kommune,
kulturavdelingen, Postboks 4, 3701
Skien, Norway
post@ibsenawards.com

For more information, contact Hilde Guri Bohlin at hilde.guri.bohlin@skien.kommune.no
Ph +47 38 58 10 00/917 67 903.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://ibsenawards.com/article.php?aid=90