OpenFieldUltra Factory Large-Scale Kinetic Sculpture & Robotics Fellowship
One-year post-graduate artist residency at the Ultra Factory developing monumental kinetic metal sculptures, inflatable structures, and robotic interactive art.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Degree in sculpture, industrial design, or mechanical engineering.
- English language proficiency
- Japanese or English.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Project blueprint and fabrication safety plan.
- Recommendation letters
- Studio director endorsement.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥1,500,000 project materials budget plus full master-machinist workshop access
- Application fee
- ¥0
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto University of the Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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