The JRC makers-in-residence programme is an annual, short-term research-focused residence hosted by the JRC Makerspace, in the Joint Research Centre’s Ispra site, in Italy. The residence is centred around specific concepts and themes directly tied to the science and technology policy topics considered in the Joint Research Centre’s Annual Work Programme. Each year a new theme is proposed. The JRC makers-in-residence programme aims to:
- Attract innovative ideas and original thematic projects (that can combine art, science and technology).
- Promote partnerships with local, national and international makers.
- Improve the open knowledge around the residence selected topics.
- Foster spaces for co-creation.
During the residency, makers are asked to produce a tangible outcome, be it a workshop, a prototype, an artwork, or an exhibition.
The third edition of the JRC Makers-in-Residence programme is planned for the first quarter of 2024. Makers are selected to develop a tangible outcome (e.g., workshop, prototype, artwork, exhibition), original and re-usable to respond to the challenges in one of the topics proposed:
- Arctic.
- Biodiversity.
- Bioeconomy.
- Public spaces.
The selected makers are invited to a maximum 10-days funded residency. The programme covers plane or train expenses for travel, an accommodation allowance, and financial support in the form of a grant.