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 academic and creative fields, including visual and performing arts, archaeology, architecture, art history, conservation, crafts, dance, film, museology, music, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, theater, and video. Residencies take place at cultural and educational institutions in the region.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The program is open to scholars, specialists, artists, and graduate students without restrictions on study level or field of study, provided their work aligns with the listed disciplines. There are no income or marks-based eligibility criteria.

Applicants must submit an online application through the official ACC portal. Required materials typically include a project proposal, resume or CV, work samples, and letters of recommendation. The official page lists the current application requirements and submission process.