Research Degree Funding Opportunities
Research Degree Funding Opportunities
The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture offers a number of funding opportunities for research degrees.
Funding Opportunities appear on this page and are regularly updated.
AHRC PhD Studentships
Kingston University is a thriving centre for research in the Arts and Humanities and in 2011 was successful in securing AHRC Block Grant (Capacity Building) funding for 14 studentships across three years. The awards are designed to foster innovation and interdisciplinary research projects are welcomed.
For 2012-13, applications are invited for AHRC * studentships in the following areas:
- -PhD in Fine Art Practice
- -PhD in History of Art, Design & Architecture, including Heritage; Museums; & Film
- Masters Programmes across the broad areas of Design; Fine Art; Aesthetics and Art Theory; Creative Writing
*AHRC awards are fully funded with fees and maintenance grant at Home/EU fee level and are available for both full-time and part-time students. AHRC eligibility criteria apply. Full information on AHRC eligibility criteria can be found in Section 7 and Annex A of the AHRC Studentship Funding Guide. Please note that if you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you will not be eligible for this funding.
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture Research Degree Studentships
The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture is also inviting applications for PhD studentships in the following areas of research strength:
Contemporary Fine Art Practice; Design Practice/Design; Digital Media; Modern Interiors; Visual and Material Culture; Architecture & Built Environment.
These awards will be partial or fees only studentships.
Research Degrees Open Event 21 February 2012, 3-5 pm
Find out more about research in the Faculty, our research degrees programmes, funding opportunities and application procedures at our Research Degrees Open Event at our Knights Park Campus. To book a place email fadaresearch-enterprise@kingston.ac.uk
For more information about the subject areas available and full details about eligibility and how to apply please go to: http://www.kingston.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/. For both funding schemes, initial enquiries may be made by email to the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture Research Office Fadaresearch-enterprise@kingston.ac.uk
Complete applications must be received by 12 noon on 21 March 2012. Interviews to be held 16 - 20 April 2012.
