Grant Recipient – Photography Research Residency

Open Call: Funded Research Residency – SD Futures (The Sustainable Darkroom)

Opportunity: Remote / Hybrid Research Residency

Provider: The Sustainable Darkroom

Deadline: 23 October 2026, 23:59 (UK time)

Entry Fee: Free

Overview:

The Sustainable Darkroom is inviting applications for the SD Futures funded research residency. This opportunity supports artists, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to developing sustainable, ecological, and low-impact approaches to analogue photography and darkroom processes.

What is Offered:

– Grant/Fee: £3,400 to support research, development, and the final project outcome.

– Support: Mentorship, peer-to-peer sharing, and integration into the Sustainable Darkroom research network.

Eligibility:

Open to international artists, researchers, darkroom practitioners, and creative thinkers exploring low-toxicity, ecologically conscious photographic practices.

How to Apply:

For full guidelines, audio versions of the open call, and the online application link, visit:

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