FORECAST (FORECAST FORUM GGMBH), BERLIN
Forecast International Mentorship Program
full · masters
- Fully funded mentorshipFunding type
- 6 mentors per editionMentorship places
- ~€10,000 (est.) production budgetProject funding
- 6-month programmeDuration
- Travel + accommodationForecast Forum
- All nationalities, no age limitWho can apply
At a glance
full
Funding
€15k
Max amount
Feb 26, 2027
Deadline
All countries (open worldwide)
Country
Forecast (Forecast Forum gGmbH), Berlin
Provider
The Forecast International Mentorship Program is a fully funded, 6-month mentorship run by the Forecast platform in Berlin, Germany, for creative practitioners worldwide. Each cycle, 6 mentors from different disciplines, such as art, design, architecture, music, and film, each select mentees through an open call to develop a specific project. The program is interdisciplinary and is not tied to a single subject: applicants choose the mentor whose call matches their own work and propose a project to realise during the mentorship. Selected participants receive one-on-one mentorship, take part in workshops and collaborative work over the roughly 6-month duration, and are given a project production budget to bring their idea to a finished result. Applicants invited to present their concept at the public Forecast Forum in Berlin also receive travel and accommodation for that event. There is no age limit and no discrimination by nationality, religion, or culture; selection is based solely on the quality of the proposal and its fit with a mentor's call. Required materials include the core concept, a project proposal in PDF, a portfolio, and a CV. Because the production budget, the list of mentors, and the closing date change each edition, confirm the current open-call details and deadline on the official Forecast website before you apply.
What's covered
- Project production budget — Each selected mentee receives a project budget to produce their work, estimated at roughly ~€10,000 (est.) depending on the edition and discipline.
- One-on-one mentorship — Several months of direct, one-to-one guidance from an established mentor in the relevant field over the 6-month programme.
- Workshops and collaboration — Access to workshops and collaborative sessions with mentors, peers, and other participants throughout the mentorship.
- Travel and accommodation — Participants invited to present at the Forecast Forum in Berlin receive their travel and accommodation costs for the event.
- Public presentation platform — A platform to present the developed project at the Forecast Forum, reaching a public and professional audience in Berlin.
- Estimated total support — Combined production budget, mentorship, and Forum travel can be worth around ~€12,000 (est.) per participant, confirmed per edition on the official page.
How to apply
Applications are made online through the Forecast open call: choose a mentor, prepare your proposal and supporting files, and submit before the deadline.
- Read the open call — Review the current edition's open call on the Forecast website and identify the mentor whose call best matches your practice and project idea.
- Prepare your proposal — Write the core concept of your project and a full project proposal in PDF that aligns with your chosen mentor's statement.
- Assemble supporting files — Prepare your participant portfolio and a CV in PDF, and complete every field of the online application form accurately.
- Submit before the deadline — Upload all required documents and submit the online application before the closing date, around 26 February 2027 (est.).
- Await shortlisting — Shortlisted applicants are invited to present at the Forecast Forum in Berlin, after which final mentees are selected.
Eligibility
Open worldwideApplicants from any country may apply, with no geographic, religious, or cultural restriction and no age limit.
Relevant practiceMust work creatively in a field relevant to one of the 6 mentors for the current edition.
Proposal alignmentThe central concept of the applicant's project must align with the chosen mentor's open-call statement.
Critical and creative abilityApplicants must demonstrate critical thinking and creativity through the proposal and portfolio.
Selection is based solely on the quality of the proposal. The mentors differ each edition, so applicants should read the current open call before choosing which mentor to apply to.
Eligible countries
All countries (open worldwide)
Deadlines
2026/2027 edition~26 February 2027 (est.)
Selection
Forecast selects mentees solely on the quality of the submitted proposal and its fit with a mentor's open call. Each of the 6 mentors reviews applications relevant to their field, considering the originality of the core concept, the strength of the portfolio, and the applicant's critical and creative thinking. Shortlisted applicants are usually invited to present their concept at the Forecast Forum in Berlin, where the mentors make their final choice of who to work with over the 6-month mentorship.
Verified sources
- Forecast Platformforecast-platform.comofficial
- Forecast Open Callforecast-platform.comofficial
About the provider
Forecast is a Berlin-based interdisciplinary platform for the support of artists and creative practitioners. Through its mentorship program it pairs emerging practitioners worldwide with established mentors across art, design, architecture, music, and film to develop and produce new projects, presented publicly at the Forecast Forum.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply to the Forecast International Mentorship Program?
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Creative practitioners from any country, of any age, whose work is relevant to one of the 6 mentors for the current edition. There is no geographic, religious, or cultural restriction.
Is the mentorship fully funded?
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Yes. It is a fully funded program: selected mentees receive a project production budget, mentorship, and workshops, plus travel and accommodation for those invited to present at the Forecast Forum.
How long does the program last?
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Each edition runs for roughly 6 months of one-on-one mentorship, workshops, and project collaboration.
How much is the project budget?
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Each mentee receives a production budget, estimated at around ~€10,000 (est.) depending on the edition and discipline. Confirm the exact figure on the official open call.
How many mentors take part each edition?
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There are 6 mentors per edition, each from a different discipline, who each select mentees through the open call.
Where does the program take place?
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It is run by the Forecast platform in Berlin, Germany, including the public Forecast Forum where shortlisted concepts are presented.
Is there an age limit?
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No. There is no age restriction for applicants.
What documents do I need?
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You need the core concept of your project, a project proposal in PDF, your participant portfolio, and a CV in PDF, plus the completed online form.
How are applicants selected?
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Selection is based solely on the quality of the proposal and its alignment with a chosen mentor's open-call statement.
Do I choose which mentor to apply to?
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Yes. You read the current open call, then apply to the mentor whose statement best matches your own practice and project idea.
What is the application deadline?
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The deadline is expected around 26 February 2027 (est.) for the current edition. Confirm the exact closing date on the official Forecast site.
Where do I confirm the current details?
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Always confirm the current mentors, budget, and deadline on the official Forecast platform open-call page before applying.