The Asian Cultural Council – ACC Residency Program supports U.S. scholars, artists, and professionals pursuing research, teaching, or creative residencies in East and Southeast Asia. The program is open to individuals across all study levels, including graduate students, who are U.S. citizens. It emphasizes cultural and educational exchange through disciplines such as visual and performing arts, archaeology, architecture, art history, conservation, crafts, dance, film, museology, music, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, theater, and video. The program fosters cross-cultural understanding by enabling participants to engage with institutions and communities in the region.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The program is open to scholars, specialists, artists, and graduate students. There are no income or marks-based conditions. Eligible fields include visual and performing arts, archaeology, architecture, art history, conservation, crafts, dance, film, museology, music, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, theater, and video. The official page lists the current eligibility criteria in detail.

Visit the official page to review the application guidelines. Prepare a proposal outlining your research, teaching, or creative project and its relevance to the host institution in East or Southeast Asia. Submit the required documents, which typically include a CV, project statement, letters of recommendation, and proof of U.S. citizenship. Follow the instructions provided on the official page for submission deadlines and procedures.