Te Ataata: art, science, technology and design residency programme for French scholars and practitioners

Each year, AUT hosts an outstanding French scholar under the Te Ataata Residency programme. Te Ataata Residency is a joint initiative between AUT and the French Embassy in New Zealand, with the support of Institut Français. The programme aims to develop collaborations and initiatives between the two countries.

French Embassy in New Zealand website
Institut Français website
Villa Antipode
Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha

Call for 2026 residency applications open

The residency is an opportunity for a practice-based French scholar to work alongside their AUT peers on interdisciplinary art-science research, with access to the same facilities, expertise and materials as staff during their stay here.

Welcomed by AUT's Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies – Te Ara Auaha, the faculty recognises that design as a discipline is central to advancing transdisciplinary learning and research. Its range of discipline areas include art and design, communication studies, engineering, architecture, computer and mathematical sciences, and creative technologies.

The resident is housed in a flat on campus in the centre of the city, close to parks and a short walk to the waterfront.

Auckland has a reputation for being one of the world's most liveable cities due to its stunning natural environment, its high levels of education, and vibrant culture.

The residency includes airfares, accommodation and a weekly stipend as described below.

About the Villa Antipode residency network

The AUT Te Ataata residency programme is part of the Villa Antipode residency network – an international platform based in New Zealand that fosters transdisciplinary collaboration and creative exchange. In partnership with the Embassy of France in New Zealand, Villa Antipode supports a range of artistic residencies, including Randell Cottage, Te Whare Hēra, Te Ataata, and Cinematic Arts Miramar. These programmes are designed to strengthen cultural and creative ties between France and Aotearoa through immersive, cross-cultural artistic practice.

Date/period of residency

The residency is a full-time, 8-week programme from 6 July-30 August 2026.

Who can apply

To apply for the residency, you must be:

• A French citizen or resident, who have been living in France for 5 or more years
• An outstanding scholar in your field, preferably with a recognised artistic practice and proven experience in interdisciplinary work and research-based projects
• Willing to engage in indigenous protocols
• Fluent in English

In your application, you should demonstrate how a direct collaboration may ensue between your own institution and AUT.

We welcome applications that involve two artists/researchers. However, this residency is to fund one resident at AUT in NZ.  If you require one additional person to support the research project, then this will be at your expense.

Apply now

The application deadline is 15 May 2025.

Online application

Alternatively, you can also use the below PDF to apply. All applications should be sent to: collaborate@aut.ac.nz

Download application form

Conditions and what's included

The residency programme includes:

• International return airfare Paris-Auckland
• Visa facilitation
• Stipend: NZ $700 per week
• Accommodation for 6 to 8 weeks
• Full access to facilities, expertise and materials available to AUT staff

Health and travel insurance is not included. You should arrange it for the full period of your stay.

Participation in activities

We invite you to take part in a range of activities. Some of these are:

• Delivering a research outcome, such as a journal publication, an artefact or an event
• Working on your research alongside AUT staff
• Delivering seminars and/or workshops to AUT’s students
• Taking part in conferences or public events about your work
• Participating in media interviews if requested