The Movement Research Artist-in-Residence program was launched in 1991. In 2001 it became a two-year Artist-in-Residence program. It provides commissions, rehearsal space, performances, professional development opportunities and peer dialogue, all of which are designed to support the individualized creative process of movement-based artists.

In 2020 Movement Research launched a new Parent Artist Residency program, designed to support the artistry of parents with children between the ages of 1 month to 15 years.