Cove Park Staff Micro Residency

Innovation Studio is excited to offer a 4-day micro residency at Cove Park for RCS members of staff to develop an area of their work or creative practice. This is an opportunity for participants to step away from their daily responsibilities and focus on an idea or project they don’t currently have space for, reflect on their wider practice, or plan for the future.

Key Info

• All current RCS members of staff are eligible to apply.
• Applications close on Monday 12 May 2025 at 17:00.
• Applicants will be asked to fill in a lightweight online form to note their interest.
• Participants will be chosen via blind selection.
• Previous participants cannot attend the residency a second time.

Details

The residency is open to all staff who work at least 1 day a week at the Conservatoire (0.2 FTE or 7 hours per week), including teaching, research and professional services staff.

No detailed proposal is required at the time of application, but you should have a clear idea of what you wish to work on during the residency.

At previous residencies, participants composed new music, did deep-focus research, wrote a journal article, reviewed their approach to giving student feedback, and experimented with new voice techniques, among other things.

This is a solo residency (unfortunately, we cannot accept joint applications) with access to optional group activities where you can share ideas and inspiration with fellow participants.

Read the full residency guidance →

If you have any questions about the application process, guidance, or application form, please contact Janine Matheson (j.matheson@rcs.ac.uk). Alternatively, you can book a 1-2-1 meeting with Janine using the link below or join one of the Ask us Anything: Drop-in Sessions on 28th April (3-4pm) and 5th May (3-4pm). These online sessions are a space to explore your questions in a relaxed, friendly, open environment.

Book a 1-2-1 meeting with Janine →

Ask us Anything: Drop-in (online) →