International Hanns Eisler Scholarship Leipzig 2027

The scholarship is part of a composer-in-residence programme, which provides for a residency in Leipzig. Purely electro-acoustic compositions are also permitted for the application. The resulting composition has its premiere as part of a musica nova concert in the Gewandhaus in Leipzig. It is desirable that the scholarship holder is predominantly present in Leipzig (Mid May to Mid Oct 27). The Scholarship also includes financial support of EUR 1,200 per month for the period of the residency. There is no age limit. Applicants should send their submissions in German or English by e-mail to info@eisler-haus-leipzig.de Start of the call for applications: 1st of May 2026 Closing date for submissions: 1st of July 2026 For more detailed instructions, please refer to the attached PDF.