The Centre for Arts and Wellbeing (brighton.ac.uk) at the University of Brighton (CAW) facilitates International Visiting Research Fellows spending time at the Centre to pursue their research within the themes of the CAW and form collaborations with CAW staff member(s).

The Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at the University of Brighton develops research and enterprise initiatives that directly benefit the wellbeing of individuals and communities, innovating in a wide range of practices where the arts improve people’s lives. We are particularly interested in transdisciplinary research that values creative methods and practice-based work. Take a look at Our research and enterprise projects (brighton.ac.uk) for more information.

Members of the Centre for Arts and Wellbeing deliver rigorous research across the full breadth of the arts, humanities, medicine, health-related disciplines and social and environmental wellbeing.  Please see our website for an overview of members’ Who we are (brighton.ac.uk). We seed fund sustainable initiatives and events that bring international delegates together to share creative/critical work, for more information please visit our blog at Centre for Arts and Wellbeing | Centre for Arts and Wellbeing (brighton.ac.uk)

The Centre also has cutting edge research facilities in the Creative Methods Lab and established partnerships with community organisations and universities in the UK and internationally who are committed to addressing global challenges through research in art and wellbeing.

The aims of the scheme are to:

• provide external researchers with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the research culture of the Centre for Arts and Wellbeing
• offer opportunities for external researchers to work collaboratively with CAW members
• foster international networks within arts and wellbeing research
• provide a stimulating intellectual environment for advancing collaborative bid development or co-authoring
• give visiting researchers a platform for presenting their current or emerging work.

We encourage researchers working in the following areas to apply:

• research led-teaching in the arts and wellbeing
• creative methods/methodologies
• diversity in arts and wellbeing
• practice based work in the arts and wellbeing

Researchers associated with the CAW will have access to a dedicated methodological space – the Creative Methods Lab – which is a purpose-built space where researchers meet to develop and conduct research, using state-of the-art visual and audio recording equipment.

We also have an interest in working collaboratively with various organisations and communities and in the exchange between academic research, community engagement and activism and how this can be disseminated using creative methods.

Further, collaborative output or bid development work with staff is particularly encouraged. Visiting Fellows will make excellent contributions to their fields and will join the vibrant research community in the Centre for Arts and Wellbeing and contribute to it.

Travel, accommodation and Fellowship-related research costs up to £1200 are part of the Fellowship (to include the £200 administrative fee for the scheme), but no salary or stipend will be paid. Any Fellowship-related costs need to be settled by 30th June 2023 (and must meet the University expenses policy, available on request). A indication of how the £1000 expenses will be spent, and the duration and format of the planned Fellowship should be included in your application form. Fellowships are usually expected to last between two weeks and two months.

Visiting fellows will have access to:

• a University of Brighton campus card, which enables access to University staff and student facilities
• access to Information Services (including libraries) and to computer, printing and copying facilities
• access to any specialised licensed software if appropriate
• a University of Brighton email address
• contact with your sponsor, who will be a member of the academic staff
• attendance at general seminars and open lectures
• potential to host a seminar within the University and present research findings to staff and students before the visit ends.

Applicants should ensure that they address the following criteria in their application:

• ambition to immerse themselves and contribute to the CAW research culture
• include a proposed talk or workshop and one or more blog posts to be delivered during their stay/time with the CAW
• articulate the fit between their project and at least one of the CAW themes
• contribute towards the centre’s aim to foster international networks

Potential applicants are welcome to contact the Centre Directors Dr Helen Johnson or Dr Jess Moriarty any other member of the team to informally discuss their application. Any enquiries should be directed to the CAW at CentreforArtsandWellbeing@brighton.ac.uk

Application Process
To work as a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Brighton, you will need a sponsor. This person will act as your host during your visit and must be a permanent employee of the University.  Your sponsor will ensure that your research is integrated into the research infrastructure within the University.

• Guidance for Sponsors
• Guidance for Applicants

When you have identified an academic at the University of Brighton who is willing to be your sponsor and agrees to support your application, please download and complete the following forms:

• Visiting Research Fellow Application Form
• UoB Sponsored IT Account Registration

These forms must be completed and submitted by email to CentreforArtsandWellbeing@brighton.ac.uk