IPPM Content Residency
The Indigenous Partnerships in Public Media (IPPM) collective is inviting Indigenous creators to apply for the brand-new Content Residency, a three-week funded opportunity to travel to another IPPM member to research and develop a content proposal.
About
The Indigenous Partnership in Public Media (IPPM) Content Residency is a new initiative which will support Indigenous talent development and cross-cultural storytelling.
The residency is a three week funded grant which will provide the opportunity for an Indigenous creator to travel to another member of the IPPM to research and develop a content proposal across screen, audio and digital.
The grant is designed to foster deep collaboration between IPPM members, while also giving Indigenous creators the opportunity to develop an idea.
The grant is funded by the IPPM, and will be disbursed by the Public Media Alliance, which is the Secretariat for the IPPM.
How the residency works
Eligible creators submit their applications following the guidelines below. The successful applicant will be selected by the IPPM Council, the body of Indigenous public media leaders which directs the IPPM.
Once chosen, the applicant will then be supported in connecting with their chosen host organisation. The applicant will be responsible for organising the logistics of their residency (travel and accommodation), but assistance will be available.
During the residency, the applicant will be able to undertake in-depth research, development and prototyping for their content proposal. The agenda for the residency will be led by the applicant, with support from the host, and their employer.
Project details
The Content Residency is open to all formats of content (e.g. podcast, text, visual) and genres (documentary, journalism, entertainment).
However, to be successful, your residency proposal must demonstrate:
- International scope: The proposed area of study must have relevance to both the applicant’s home audience and the host region.
- Pre-work & research requirements: Applicants must demonstrate a high level of preparation before submitting their proposal. To ensure a successful residency, you are required to:
- Research: Show thorough research into your specific topic of interest and its relevance to the host location.
- Identify Connections: Clearly outline who you intend to contact and meet within the host ecosystem
- Existing Outreach: Mention where you have already established contact with your preferred host broadcaster.
- Subject Matter Experts: Confirm that you have made initial contact with host location subject matter experts or the specific individuals you wish to work with. Just as you wouldn’t pitch a story without speaking to the talent, this ensures your three-week placement is actionable from day one.
Content Residency 2026
- Applications for the Content Residency 2026 are open from 15 June 2026 – 31 July 2026.
- One successful applicant will be announced in September 2026.
- A maximum of £10,000 is available to the successful grantee.
- The maximum period of the residency is three weeks.
- The residency must take place between October – December 2026.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the residency, you must be one of the following options:
- An Indigenous staff member at an IPPM member organisation (see section on participating organisations)
- An independent Indigenous content producer who has worked with an IPPM member organisation in the past two years
N.B.: If #2 applies to you, you must have secured permission from the IPPM member organisation that you have worked with to apply on their behalf and provide evidence.
Participating organisations
The following organisations are participating in the 2026 Content Residency:
| Organisation | Country | Council Member | Role & Participation |
| ABC | Australia | Solua Middleton & Kelly Williams | Host Broadcaster |
| CBC/Radio-Canada | Canada | Robert Doane | Host Broadcaster |
| NITV | Australia | Dan Bourchier | Host Broadcaster |
| NRK Sápmi | Norway | Johan Ailo Kalstad | Host Broadcaster |
| RNZ | New Zealand | Shannon Haunui-Thompson | Host Broadcaster |
| SR | Sweden | Thomas Sarri | Host Broadcaster |
| Ngā Aho Whakaari | New Zealand | Kay Ellmers | Supporting Partner |
Deliverables
At the conclusion of the Content Residency, you will be expected to:
- Produce a written report for the IPPM on your project
- Present your content proposal to the IPPM Council
- Deliver an action plan on moving forwards with your content proposal
How to apply
To apply, you must provide:
- Your CV
- The Content Residency Application Form
You can either:
- Fill in the Content Residency Application Form online
- Or download and fill in the Content Residency Application Form (please submit the document along with your CV to editor@publicmediaalliance.org).
Get in touch
If you have any further questions, get in touch with the Public Media Alliance, which acts as the Secretariat for the IPPM.
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