IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
CALL FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS
This £2m Research and Partnership Development call for the Next Generation of Immersive Experiences supports the development of early-stage research partnerships that will explore the creation of new immersive experiences addressing three key themes: Memory, Place and Performance.
This page brings together a series of helpful resources about the call, including: a short video intro from Professor Andrew Chitty, a list of over 1,000 potential collaborators, a glossary, FAQ and videos from our London briefing event and Head of BBC R&D, Adrian Woolard.
Research Call Documents
The official research call document for Research and Partnership Development for the Next Generation of Immersive Experiences is now available from the AHRC website.
Key Facts
- address 3 theme challenges
- grants up to £75k FEC Fully Economically Costed, see call docs for further details
- 6-9 month research projects
- interdisciplinary teams
- include industry partners
- lead org must be UK based
Key Dates
- 2 Aug – webinar briefing event
- 5 Oct – Call closing date
- w/c 23 Oct – Assessments
- w/c 13 Nov – Successful projects announced
- May 2018 – Showcase event
- Jun – Sep 2018 – Projects completed
VIDEOS
Immersive Experiences Intro Video
Only have 3 minutes to spare? Watch a short intro to the Immersive Experiences Research call from AHRC Creative Economy Champion, Professor Andrew Chitty.
Aug 2 Webinar Briefing + Q&A
Recording of the Immersive Experiences Research call webinar briefing and Q&A, Aug 2 2017.
(1hr 17mins)
Adrian Woolard Interview
Interview with Adrian Woolard, the BBC’s Head of North Lab & Connected Studio including tips on partnerships, proposals and how to engage with the BBC. (3mins)
London Briefing + Q&A
Recording of the Immersive Experiences Research call London briefing and Q&A at the Digital Catapult.
(1hr 30mins)
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Find Partners
A core aim of this goal is to support the formation and development of interdisciplinary early-stage research partnerships between industry partners and academics from the disciplines covered by both AHRC and EPSRC.
We’ve compiled a list of over 1,000 potential collaborators from the UK briefing events. Take a look at the list below or visit the full version on Google Docs.
Find Partners
View the list of over 1,000 potential collaborators looking to build partnerships. You can search, filter and download the list online.
Request an Intro
Most of the potential collaborators can be contacted through their university page or via Linkedin. Need an intro? Send us an email with the person you’d like to contact with a short paragraph explaining why.
We operate a strictly opt-in process – we’ll forward your intro and ask the person to contact you directly.
Add / update details
If you’d like to add or amend your details to the list of potential collaborators, just fill out this short form and we’ll them updated as soon as possible.
Call Themes
MEMORY
How can immersive experiences extend the access, interpretation and reach of memory-based institutions; museum, galleries, archives and collections?
PLACE
What valuable new experiences can be created by the combination of immersive technology and place based services?
Performance
What new creative practices and audience experiences are enabled by immersive technology and how can this transform or extend models of performance?
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