Postgraduate research studentships at University of the Arts, London 2026

University of the Arts London is offering 1 PhD studentship in arts, design and communication that embodies their commitment to making the world a better place through creativity, embedding social purpose.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 15, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of the Arts london
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity of the Arts london
• Course to studyArt , Art and Desgin , Communication , Design
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The studentship covers fees at the UK Home rate and a tax-free stipend at the UKRI rate for either:

• 3 years full time
• 6 years part time, pro rata for part-time (2025/26 full time rate £22,780).

Students with an ‘overseas’ fee status can apply but will need to cover the difference between the UK and overseas fees rate (2025/26 home rate £6,620/overseas £26,310). £26,310 and will be required to reside in the UK until completion of the PhD.

Student Support fund is available to support students and their research.

Requirements

Applicants should have a background in 1 or more of the following:

1. performance practice
2. moving image
3. curatorial practice
4. museum studies
5. critical heritage studies
6. postcolonial/decolonial studies.

Experience with creative practice research methods, community engagement and working with archives/collections is desirable.

The project is not suitable for distance learners.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop their practice-led research project within the thematic scope outlined. They will be expected to participate in doctoral training at UAL and cohort activities at the V&A.

Selection Process

Application deadline: 15 September 2025
Interviews: Mid October 2025
Offers: Late October 2025
Student enrols with UAL: 6 January 2026

Application Documents

1. completed UAL online PhD Application submitted to the college where the project is based:
   • Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon College of Art Full time
   • Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon College of Art Part time
2. project title quoted
3. personal statement outlining your skills, experience and interests relevant to the project (up to one side of A4)
4. project proposal (max 1000 words) addressing:
   • your focus in relation to the research questions
   • research context and relationship to existing scholarship
   • methodologies/methods
   • the contribution your research will make to your discipline and area of  study
   • short bibliography of any sources/publications you refer to in your proposal (a full bibliography of works to be consulted in the course of the proposed PhD is not required)
5. CV

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Applicants for this studentship should carefully read the project brief and selection criteria. In selecting applicants, the panel will be looking for evidence of skills and experience that align with the themes and concerns outlined.

All applications must be sent by 15 September 2025.

Applications should include:

1. completed UAL online PhD Application submitted to the college where the project is based:
   • Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon College of Art Full time
   • Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon College of Art Part time
2. project title quoted
3. personal statement outlining your skills, experience and interests relevant to the project (up to one side of A4)
4. project proposal (max 1000 words) addressing:
   • your focus in relation to the research questions
   • research context and relationship to existing scholarship
   • methodologies/methods
   • the contribution your research will make to your discipline and area of  study
   • short bibliography of any sources/publications you refer to in your proposal (a full bibliography of works to be consulted in the course of the proposed PhD is not required)

CV to be uploaded to the UAL online application system.

For more details, visit UAL Scholarship webpage