We invite historical content creators aged 18–30 from Armenia, Germany, and France to apply for the educational laboratory How Do Wars End?
Bringing together young content creators, researchers, artists, and educators, the laboratory combines historical research, collaborative learning, and media production. Participants will work in international interdisciplinary teams to rethink the concept of the "end of war" and develop original media content that critically engages with the legacies of the Second World War.
The project examines the role of AI in the creation, preservation, and dissemination of historical knowledge, encouraging participants to critically reflect on the opportunities, limitations, and ethical challenges of using digital tools in historical research and content creation in the age of AI. The working language of the project will be English.
Who can apply?
We welcome both individual applicants and creative collectives.
Previous experience in collaborative projects is welcome but is not required. We encourage applications from people working or studying in fields such as:
historical content creation / historical and cultural research / filmmaking and videography / graphic and communication design / history and the humanities / education / media art / digital storytelling / production and project coordination.
Applicants must be residents or citizens of Armenia, Germany, or France, and be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application.
Programme format
The laboratory is hybrid and combines an online intensive and on-site workshop.
Online Intensive (August 2026)
Eight online educational sessions combining lectures, workshops, collaborative discussions, and group work.
During the online phase, participants will develop research ideas, media concepts and project outlines in international teams.
On Site Workshop (Autumn 2026)
The authors of the strongest project outlines developed during the online meetings will be invited to participate in a one-week production workshop in Berlin, where they will further develop their projects with the support of mentors, invited experts, and the project team.
The laboratory will conclude with the collaborative production of eight original media works that will be published online.
What does the programme offer?
Participants will receive:
- an intensive hybrid educational programme combining online and in-person learning;
- mentorship from international experts in history, memory, media, and digital storytelling;
- support in historical research and content development;
- guidance on the critical use of digital tools in historical content creation;
- production support for collaborative media projects;
- the opportunity to work within an international interdisciplinary team,
All expenses for visas, flights, accommodation, and meals are covered.
What do we expect from participants?
Participants are expected to:
- actively participate in all online sessions and collaborative meetings;
- contribute to research, brainstorming, and co-creation;
- engage in researching, digitising, analysing, and interpreting historical materials;
- contribute to the final media productions in different creative and research roles;
- collaborate closely with fellow participants and the project team throughout the laboratory.
How to apply
To apply, complete the link app.formbricks.com/s/eh8p4b2uvene7k8078bm3lb1 and attach a one-page CV (PDF, max. 10 MB) detailing your professional activities, with optional links or attachments showcasing recent projects.
Application deadline — July 25, 2026.
Selection results: applicants will be notified via emails by the last week of July.
Questions about the laboratory or the application process can be sent to Arkadi Miller [miller@museum-karlshorst.de].
By submitting the form, applicants consent to the processing of their personal data for the purposes of applicant selection, in line with Museum Berlin-Karlshorst's privacy policy (GDPR).
Funding and Partners
How Do Wars End? is hosted by Museum Berlin-Karlshorst in cooperation with the Cultural and Social Narratives Laboratory (Yerevan) and Center for Independent Social Research (Berlin).
The project is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office as part of the program “Expanding Cooperation with Civil Society in the Eastern Partnership Countries and Russia” and is implemented within the EU Program Erasmus +.