R&D residencies for University of York researchers and technicians
The XR Stories research and development (R&D) residency programme for University of York researchers and technicians provides access to specialist infrastructure, equipment and support to enhance existing research and technical activities.
The programme provides an opportunity for research and technical staff at the University of York to conduct self-directed research or professional technical development on a project of their choice to explore advanced extended reality (XR) solutions in the XR Stories’ immersive R&D lab and office space.
Residents will be able to use the XR Stories lab and office space in The Guildhall on a part-time basis, for up to one year, to develop their relationship between technology focused R&D and creative practice. This activity can be directly aligned with, or in addition to, the resident’s daily work.
Residents will have access to a range of XR technologies and ad-hoc support from the XR Stories team, including a creative producer and creative technologist.
The XR Stories lab hosts equipment to facilitate a range of immersive and interactive R&D across five key areas of XR:
- Virtual production
- Virtual characters and performance capture
- Virtual archiving
- Virtual reality
- Spatial audio technology
PCs with Unreal Engine, and a variety of handheld smart devices will also be available.
Residents without the need to use equipment, but who are undertaking research and professional development in the creative, immersive or digital sectors are also welcome to make observations in the lab.
Objectives
The R&D residency programme for University of York researchers and technicians aims to enable residents to:
- Undertake research and professional development embedded within a practical environment dedicated to R&D in XR.
- Develop a relevant project ready to apply for potential further funding and/or develop a new research output or project ready for dissemination.
- Undertake knowledge exchange and forge new partnerships with the XR Stories team and members of the project’s creative network in York and the wider region.
How to apply
Download and read the guidance document to find out more about the programme including information about eligibility criteria and expected residency outputs.
If you would like to find out more about the facilities and support available before applying, register for one of two XR Stories lab information sessions on either Wednesday 5 March or Thursday 13 March 2025.
Submit your application form by 5:00pm on Friday 21 March
Timeline
Stage one
- Applications open: 17 February 2025
- Information session one: 2pm to 4pm on Wednesday 5 March 2025
- Information session two: 2pm to 4pm on Thursday 13 March 2025
- Applications close: 21 March 2025 (5:00pm)
- Review and selection of applicants to proceed to the second stage: 24 – 31 March 2025
Stage two
- One to one meetings take place: 31 March – 7 April 2025
- Review and selection of residents: 14 – 21 April April 2025
- Notifications of success: Week commencing 21 April 2025
- Depending on the number of applications received and residency places allocated, the XR Stories team will review whether to open a second application window, later in 2025.
Please email [email protected] if you require any additional information.
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