OpenFieldSalaried PhD Position in Artistic Research in Performing Arts (Doktorandanställning)
Four-year salaried doctoral research employment at SKH conducting practice-based research into choreographic composition, bodily dramaturgy, and somatic performance epistemology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Fine Arts degree (120 ECTS) in performing arts, dance, or circus
- English language proficiency
- English 6 proficiency (IELTS 6.5+)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive artistic research proposal and documented history of professional exhibitions/performances
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from senior artistic researchers
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried: SEK 33,000 to SEK 37,500 per month (approx. SEK 420,000/year) plus Swedish social benefits
- Application fee
- SEK 0 (tuition-free doctoral education in Sweden)
- Tuition / joining costs
- SEK 0 (salaried employee status with Swedish state benefits)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Biennial doctoral call for 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Stockholms konstnärliga högskola documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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