1. The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center, Italy

2. The Rockefeller Foundation has operated the Bellagio Center for over 50 years, offering residencies and meeting opportunities to scholars, artists, writers, scientists, policymakers, and other professionals. The Center is located in Bellagio, in the northern lake district of Italy.

3. The Bellagio Center community generates new knowledge to solve some of the most complex problems facing our world and creates art that inspires reflection, understanding, and imagination. The Bellagio Residency Program

4. Scholars, artists, thought leaders, policymakers and practitioners Unparalleled opportunity to establish new connections with residents, across a stimulating array of disciplines & geographies Serene setting conducive to focused, goal-oriented work

5. The Bellagio Residency Program offers: Four week residencies, with accommodations and meals at no cost, for individuals in any discipline and from any part of the world. The Center also offers team residencies for two-to-four people working together on a project Private studios for individual work during the day

6. Travel stipends and small monetary awards are given to selected residents High-speed Internet service is available to all residents Spouses and life partners may accompany residents, or apply for concurrent residencies The Bellagio Residency Program offers:

7. The Community: ArtistsScholarsPractitioners

8. The Community: Scholars Researchers in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and other academic disciplines Core focus on projects consistent with the Foundation’s mission to expand opportunities for poor or vulnerable people Along with diverse projects from all academic disciplines

9. Recent Scholars Olivia Kwapong (Ghana) Using Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) in the Tertiary Distance Learning Programs Padma Venkataram (India) Gender and Theatre in India Lorenzo Agar (Chile) Health Situation and Policies in Chile Ruth Davis (England) Music Broadcasting and Ideology in Mandatory Palestine Hong Khuat and Le Bach Duong (Vietnam) Socialization and Urbanization in Vietnam

10. The Community: Artists Three to five creative artists are generally in residence at any given time. Composers, literary artists, playwrights, poets, videographers, filmmakers, and visual artists are welcome to apply. Paul Kelemba, Political Cartoonist Nairobi, Kenya

11. Recent Artists Angelo Sturiale (Mexico) Musical composition; “The Buddhist Shammapada: a creative perspective.” Mariko Nagai (Japan) “Imaginary Death” a compilation of prose poetry Nam Le (Australia) A novel, “South China Sea” Sharlene Khan (South Africa) photographic video project Shen Wei (China) photo project, “I Miss You Already” Paul Kelemba (Kenya) “It's A Madd World” compilation of his political cartoons

12. The Community: Practitioners Policymakers, NGO leaders, activists and others with an established record of success and a need for time to write and reflect Priority is given to people working in fields that align with the mission of the Foundation

13. Recent Practitioners Jacques Diouf, (Senegal) Director General, UN Food and Agricultural Organization book project Roopa Purushothaman (India) strategic plan for her new Leadership Academy for India David Malone (Canada) President, International Development Research Centre (IDRC) book project "Does the Elephant Dance?" Elmer Sayre (Philippines) President, Water, Agroforestry, Nutrition and Development Foundation manuscript on his experience as community environmental developer

14. Bellagio Center Conferences The conference program leverages the ability to convene notable and diverse participants from around the world to share ideas, debate, and collaborate, to find solutions for some of the world’s greatest challenges. Residents meet conference attendees at joint dinners

15. Contacts and application information Webpage: www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio Scholars and Creative Artists: Two application deadlines every year, typically May 1 and December 1. Please check the webpage for exact dates. Practitioner Residencies and Conferences: Applications accepted on a rolling basis, no deadlines.