OPEN CALL | Roma Holocaust Voices Fellowship 2025

Building on the success of the previous year, Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies and the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) continue their collaboration through the Roma Holocaust Voices Fellowship. This program offers a platform to support Roma voices in relation to the history and memory of the Roma Holocaust and its contemporary relevance.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgS9hi7yz1cs7I3MnrWl7yZsqdMjsQ-XZIT4PcVBifXUYbNA/viewform

Late submissions will not be considered.

Fellowship Tracks

The 2025 Fellowship will support two individuals of Roma origin to work on independent projects in two categories:

• Academic Track: Focused on scholarly research and written output
• Creative Track: Focused on public artistic engagement and visibility

Please note: All fellows are expected to actively engage with the Fortunoff Archive’s testimonies of Roma Holocaust survivors as part of their project development.

1. Academic Fellowship

Expected Outcome: A scholarly contribution — such as a research article, essay, or mapping project — critically engaging with testimonies from the Fortunoff Archive. 

Language: English (required), Romani translation.

Themes: Holocaust memory, Roma identity, genocide testimony, intergenerational memory, oral history.

Profile: Roma origin; proven academic background or relevant experience in research and writing.

2. Creative Fellowship

Expected Outcome: A public-facing creative project. A detailed description of your work.

Preferred Formats:

• • Public artwork (e.g., mural, installation)
  • Short film or animation
  • Theatrical performance
  • VR or AR object
  • Augmented reality experience

Evaluation Criteria: Priority will be given to proposals with strong public visibility, outreach potential, and the ability to reach broader audiences through exhibitions, screenings, or digital engagement.

Profile: Roma origin; experience in the creative arts or digital storytelling; ability to produce a final public-ready outcome

Fellowship Grant

Each selected fellow will receive an honorarium of 4,000 EUR to support the development and implementation of their project. The implementation timeline is approximately six months.

Fellows will receive:

• Access to Fortunoff video testimonies of Roma survivors
• Guidance from both ERIAC and Fortunoff experts
• Visibility through ERIAC and Fortunoff platforms
• Support in disseminating the final result

Please note that the total number of selected fellows is limited to two. The grant is competitive and will be awarded based on merit, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project.

Jury Composition

The selection jury will consist of:

• One representative of the Fortunoff Archive
• One representative of ERIAC Management
• One representative of the Barvalipe Academy

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated based on:

• Roma origin
• Relevance of past work and expertise
• Quality and originality of the project idea
• Feasibility and clarity of the proposed outcome
• Potential for public engagement and visibility

Timeline

Open Call: October 1 – October 31, 2025

Evaluation and Selection: November 2025

Implementation: November 2025 – April 2026

How to Apply

Applicants should submit, via the application form:

1. Personal information
2. Project Proposal Guidelines:
   Applicants should submit a proposal of 1–2 pages (max. 500 words) describing:
   The concept and objectives of the project
   How the applicant intends to use the testimonies from the Fortunoff Archive in their work
   Intended outcomes and dissemination format
   Timeline and feasibility
   Target audience and expected visibility
3. CV

All materials must be submitted in English.