Each year the Asialink Arts Residency Program sends approximately 30 Australian writers, performers, artists and arts managers to undertake residencies in Asia. Applications are open for the 2013 programme, offering flexible models of residency.

Since its inception in 1991 the program has sent more than 680 people to host organisations in over 20 countries. The grant of up to $12,000 for three months goes towards travel, living and project expenses, and affords recipients the opportunity for in-depth research, stimulating cultural exchanges, international collaboration and uninterrupted time for creativity.

Applicants to the Asialink Arts Residency Program can choose from a range of Host Partners across the region; propose their own Self-Initiated Residency; take part in a Reciprocal Residency or choose a new model of residency from our Residency Laboratory.

Applications for 2013 residencies are now open - DEADLINE: 3 September

Read the eligibility guidelines (note - Asialink Arts Residencies are ONLY open to Australian citizens and those with Permanent Residency status in Australia)

Based at the University of Melbourne, Asialink is Australia’s leading centre for the promotion of public understanding of the countries of Asia and of Australia’s role in the region. Asialink enables Australians to contribute to and benefit from the dynamism of Asia through four major programs.

Image: Sarah Kaur, 2011 Resident, Singapore; Still, Kampong Buangkok, feat. Guohui Chen