2027 ANAT Synapse residency program

Who Can Apply: Australian citizens or permanent residents based in Australia, 18+, working in any genre intersecting with science and/or technology; not open to artist groups or tertiary students.
The Focus: A 16-week creative research residency hosted by an Australian science/technology research organisation, focused on experimental, process-driven collaboration.
The Funding: Artist fee of $19,250 ex GST plus 12% superannuation; up to $3,500 toward project expenses; host provides in-kind staff, space, equipment and resources.
Key Requirements: Joint application led by the artist via the online form: artist and host details/bios/CVs, residency title and proposed dates, proposal description, expected benefits, practice and host descriptions, a residency budget, and one support material document (max 6 pages, up to 10 MB; up to 5 still images, 3 video/audio links up to 3 mins, 3 other URL links); optional letters of support; AI Use Acknowledgement.

DeadlineWednesday, October 14, 2026

StipendTotal artist fee of $19,250 ex GST, plus 12% superannuation, paid in regular installments across the term of the residency

Duration16 weeks full-time (or the part-time equivalent)

Program datesBetween February – October 2027

Locationnational

ParticipationOn-site

DisciplinesAll artistic genres, Science, Technology

Age range18–

Application notesApplications are joint, led by the artist; the artist must identify and engage the intended host organisation before applying. The online form has a 'save for later' function and conforms to WCAG 2.1 AA; a Word document version and alternative formats are available on request. Proposed residencies involving First Nations knowledge systems must include letters of support and comply with Creative Australia protocols. An AI Use Acknowledgement disclosure is required but non-assessable.

Contactapply@anat.org.au

Hosted by

ANAT

Organization based in Adelaide