Bellagio Center Residency Program

The Bellagio Residency is an unparalleled opportunity for deep exchange among leaders from a wide array of disciplines, geographies, and backgrounds. Rather than a retreat for private reflection, the residency offers an opportunity to advance a specific project while participating in a vibrant community with fellow residents.

Bellagio residents form lasting bonds and stay connected to each other and to The Rockefeller Foundation long after their residency ends as members of the Bellagio Network.

What kinds of projects are you looking for?

• Applicants must have a specific project they want to advance during the four-week residency and demonstrate how their project will be catalyzed by this opportunity. Projects must be bold and compelling, with significant positive social impact and breakthrough potential. Projects can include scholarly research, applied practice, or a work of art. There should be a specific output or deliverable that is meaningfully advanced during the residency period and likely to be highly influential. Projects should be timely and well-suited to benefit from the unique cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary environment of the Bellagio residency.
• Applicants may submit projects that align with one of the following: Climate & Energy Systems, Climate & Health Systems, Climate & Food Systems, Climate Aligned Policy & Financial Systems, Future of Democracy, Bridging Generations, and Technology That Supports Humanity. A General Open Call is also available for projects in any discipline or field of study. All projects must demonstrate clear social impact and charitable purpose

Criteria

• This opportunity is intended for leaders with a proven track record of accomplishment and influence in their field, and for whom a Bellagio residency will accelerate progress on an important project.
• Strong applicants will be forward-looking with a history of advancing breakthrough ideas or actions. They should be curious, collegial, and collaborative—open to giving and receiving feedback from a diverse group of fellow residents.
• The Rockefeller Foundation welcomes Applications from qualified individuals over the age of 18 years from anywhere in the world. Successful Applicants must demonstrate significant professional contributions to their field over the course of their career. An individual can submit only one Application.

Ineligible

The following individuals may not apply:

• United States government officials as defined by the Internal Revenue Service;
• Individuals who are or would be officials in public office in countries outside of the United States during the residency;
• Candidates for public office or individuals who are working on a campaign for a political candidate during the residency;
• Individuals who have had a residency at the Bellagio Center within the last five years;
• Individuals who have had two prior residencies at the Bellagio Center. Individuals may not have more than two residencies within their lifetime;
• Rockefeller Foundation personnel and their Related Parties.

For more information, visit The Rockefeller Foundation.