Pro Helvetia — Artistic or Thematic Music Research

Up to CHF 5,000 for Swiss-connected musicians to research artistic questions or test formats before production.

Channels

Research, testing formats or developing skills before production

Maximum duration

Project-defined; earliest start 8 weeks after application

Application cost

No application fee stated

Attendance

Project dependent; no hosted residency

Eligibility

Music practitioners established beyond their region, with Swiss citizenship or permanent residence and regular artistic presence in Switzerland; Swiss-based active groups may qualify

Guaranteed support

Up to CHF 5,000 for artistic or thematic research