OpenFieldGothenburg Urban Craft & Bio-Circular Materiality Laboratory
Studio-based research investigating local wood species, seaweed-derived bioplastics, and regenerative textile dyeing in collaboration with West Sweden craft guilds.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in MFA program at HDK-Valand with distinction standing
- English language proficiency
- Fluent working English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated skills in wood workshop, ceramics, or biomaterial casting
- Recommendation letters
- Studio head recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- SEK 28,000 monthly research stipend
- Application fee
- Free application for enrolled master's students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Funded via Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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