MyWorld are inviting artists, creative technologists and practice-based researchers with an interest in making immersive work that engages people with the shared challenges of our region’s future.
Looking for participants with skillsets spanning software development technologies and human-computer interaction design, who might be working in visual media, film, theatre, live performance, location-based media, VR, XR - or something else. Whatever your specialism, you will be deeply embedded in creative scenario production and enjoy collaboration and co-creation. You will work in teams of up to four people with access to the facilities and technical support staff, to create a prototype that uses The Reality Emulator.
‘We are very excited about this collaboration and the interdisciplinary team format. It is great to be able to offer six people paid time to think and experiment and push ideas about the future in facilities that are not usually easily accessible for this kind of high risk creative innovation.'
- Vanessa Bellaar Spruijt, Watershed Producer (Creative Tech)
All of the participants will receive £3,000 each for a total of 15 days made up of pre-fixed and self-managed time between Tue 6 Oct and Wed 2 Dec 2026.
MyWorld believe their work will be stronger with greater diversity and welcome applications from those who are currently underrepresented in the culture, technology and higher education sectors. They understand that each person brings their experiences, backgrounds and own unique lens to what we do so no one is expected to represent any specific groups.
The application process
You are invited to answer three questions in an online questionnaire focusing on how you meet the skills and experience for the micro-fellowship, how you approach collaboration and what your relevant practice is. We will curate a cohort of participants to include on a broad spread of skills and backgrounds, shortlisted applicants will then be invited to interview.
Find out everything you need to know about the theme, the opportunity, the application process, timeline and FAQs in the links below.
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 18 August 2026 10.00 BST
read The Brief (PDF) READ THE LARGE PRINT BRIEF (.doc)
This Micro-Fellowship is part of the the MyWorld IDEAS programme, funded by UKRI.
MyWorld is funded through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) ‘Strength in Places fund’.
Main Delivery partners: University of Bristol, University of the West of England, University of Bath, Bath Spa University, Watershed, Digital Catapult, Aardman Animations, Lux Aeterna, Esprit Film and Television, Bristol Old Vic and Opposable Games.
