The International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) has opened applications for its 2026 Global Fellowship, marking the search for the programme’s 20th cohort.
Aimed at mid-career leaders in the professional performing arts, the Global Fellowship offers a year-long opportunity to connect with ISPA’s international network. The programme is particularly focused on applicants from the Global South, though it is open to professionals worldwide who work in
arts management.
Successful Fellows will receive a one-year ISPA membership, full registration for the ISPA 2026 New York Congress
(13–15 January 2026), and a travel subsidy to help cover expenses. Additional benefits include access to exclusive
online content, participation in a Fellows Seminar and
ongoing networking through ISPA’s Community Building Programme.
Applicants must have at least seven years of professional experience in the performing arts, demonstrate financial need, and be able to fully participate in the New York Congress. Participants are expected to have a strong working knowledge of English.
Applications are free to submit and must be completed online by Friday, 16 May 2025, at 17:00 EDT.
For further information and to apply, visit ispa.org
