Residency

Funded Research Residency Open Call

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Closes

October 23, 2026

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

A funded research residency supporting five UK-based artists to develop innovative, sustainable systems in photography. The residency seeks radical, unorthodox ideas addressing systemic challenges in photography—including material, philosophical, political, legal, and structural dimensions. Successful applicants will participate in online seminars with experts, receive mentorship, access testing facilities, and exhibit their work at a symposium in Sunderland in October 2027. Two places are reserved for Northern England residents and two for artists with disabilities.

Who it is for

UK-based artists proposing research and development projects for innovative, sustainable systems in photography, with reserved places for Northern England residents and artists with disabilities.

Open to artists in United Kingdom.

The call says: “Source page restricts to United Kingdom”

open to all

Where

London, United Kingdom

When

October 23, 2026

Runs April 7, 2027 to November 5, 2027

What you get

A six-month hybrid residency with a grant of £3,400, bi-weekly online seminars and mentorship, access to University of Sunderland facilities, participation in an exhibition and symposium in October 2027, travel stipend and accommodation for the symposium, and inclusion in an online publication.

What you need to apply

  • Research and development project proposal for innovative sustainable systems in photography
  • Google form application including access needs section if applicable
  • Audio or video-based submission (optional, maximum 10 minutes)

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://sustainabledarkroom.com/blogs/news/funded-research-residency-open-call-sd-futures