Craigardan's summer residency program operates on a fixed annual cycle: applications open October 15 and close December 15, with final notifications issued by January 15. The residency period spans May 1 through November 1, offering accepted practitioners an extended window for sustained work. The program is embedded within a broader institutional structure that includes internships, fellowships, and a teaching component, with courses designed and coordinated alongside teaching fellows by March 1. For accepted residents, the process is clearly staged. A link to next steps follows notification, including onboarding information and access to the residency handbook. Signed forms and a 50% deposit are due by February 1 to secure a placement; deposits are non-refundable. Final residency payments are due 60 days prior to the scheduled residency start, and failure to meet that deadline may result in forfeiture. For May residencies, that final payment deadline falls in March. The application carries a $25 fee, with waivers available by request via program@craigardan.org. The program's stated disciplinary focus is art conservation, positioning the residency for practitioners whose work engages with preservation, material integrity, and the care of objects and sites. The structure suggests an environment where residents are expected to work with some autonomy while participating in a coordinated institutional rhythm.