Applications are now open for the 2027 cohort of the The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program, an internationally recognized residency that brings together leading thinkers, creators, and practitioners to advance breakthrough ideas with global impact.

For nearly seven decades, the Bellagio Center has convened innovators from across disciplines to collaborate, reflect, and develop solutions to pressing global challenges. Hosted at the Foundation’s Bellagio Center in Lake Como, Italy, the 26-day residency provides uninterrupted time for focused work within an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural community.

About the Residency

The program selects a cohort of up to 14 residents per session, representing diverse fields and geographies.

Residents continue to engage with one another and with The Rockefeller Foundation through the Bellagio Network long after the residency concludes.

Project Focus and Themes

The residency supports projects that generate new knowledge, offer innovative solutions, or inspire meaningful change—particularly for underserved or vulnerable communities. While the general open call welcomes applications from any field, thematic priorities for 2027 include:

• Universal Energy Abundance – Expanding access to reliable, affordable clean energy

• Food Systems and Nutrition – Building equitable and sustainable food systems

• Economic Mobility – Strengthening pathways to stable employment and financial security

• Health – Advancing resilience in global health systems amid climate and emerging risks

• Artificial Intelligence for Good – Harnessing AI responsibly for equitable progress

• Catalytic Finance – Mobilizing innovative financial tools for inclusive development

• Climate and Development – Integrating climate resilience into development strategies

Projects that demonstrate scalable impact, innovative partnerships, or transformative approaches are particularly encouraged.

A Legacy of Global Leadership

Over the years, the Bellagio Center has hosted influential leaders, including Nobel Laureates and distinguished changemakers such as Amartya Sen, Maya Angelou, and Mary Robinson, among many others. The residency continues to serve as a space where bold ideas evolve into global solutions.

The Bellagio Center Residency Program offers a rare opportunity for visionary leaders to step away from daily demands, deepen their work in a setting of exceptional beauty, and collaborate with peers committed to shaping a more just and sustainable world.

Expressions of interest for the 2027 residency must be submitted by March 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

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