OpenFieldPhD in Artistic Research in Design, Crafts, and Contemporary Fine Art
Fully funded four-year doctoral research position at the forefront of European artistic research, exploring practice-based design epistemologies, material activism, and critical craft theories.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Fine Art, Design, Crafts, or Film/Photography
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral research plan (maximum 5 pages) detailing artistic methodology
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Four-year full-time salaried doctoral employment (approx. 31,000-34,000 SEK/month)
- Application fee
- 0 SEK
- Tuition / joining costs
- 0 SEK; full salaried university appointment with Swedish social security benefits
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design (University of Gothenburg) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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