Research Studio residencies

What we will do:

The Research Studio Residency service enables staff and students to explore their research with audiences or conduct research with audiences within a dedicated space at the Wardlaw Museum. 

How this will be delivered:

We will:

  • Make a decision on whether a proposed research studio residency will be advanced in accordance with the Exhibitions Policy  
  • Provide a venue and equipment for the project as agreed in writing 
  • Provide a named contact for the Service User 
  • Inform you swiftly if there are circumstances that may delay or negatively impact the delivery of the project 
  • Check that your content abides by University Collections and Museums’ accessibility guidelines 
  • Decide on the suitability of collections for use in the residency 
  • Advise and support via email and up to five pre-agreed meetings 
  • Provide one day of support for installation of the residency 
  • Provide the use of the first floor of the Wardlaw Museum for an event free of charge, during regular opening hours 
  • Provide digital marketing for the residency. 

What we will ask of you:

  • Submit all proposals for a research studio residency to the Programmes and Exhibitions Committee using the online Note of Interest at least three months before a residency’s intended start date 
  • Provide or create and fund all content required for the residency, except furniture and equipment to be provided by University Collections and Museums by prior agreement 
  • Ensure that all content meets University Collections and Museums accessibility guidelines and submit all content to University Collections and Museums in advance to ensure that it does 
  • Liaise with University Collections and Museums regarding the inclusion of any collections material 
  • Understand that the inclusion of any collections material is subject to considerations of collections care and cannot be guaranteed 
  • Manage any evaluation and data collection. 

What this will cost:

  • You will be expected to fund all costs of the residency unless otherwise agreed in advance in writing. The cost of a Research Studio Residency varies, but a minimum budget of £800 is advisable.