School of Art MIRIAD Industry-based Studentships
Manchester Metropolitan University -Institute for Research and Innovation in Art and Design (MIRIAD)
The Manchester Institute for Research and Innovation in Art and Design (MIRIAD) Research Degree Programme in the Manchester School of Art at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) seeks suitably qualified candidates for fully funded, three year full-time PhD. MIRIAD Industry-based Studentships.
The new universities with their origins in the former art schools have a long history of relationships with industry in the disciplines of art, design, architecture and other affiliated subjects within the HEFCE REF2014 Unit of Assessment for Art & Design. A growing awareness of the value of applied research and the contribution it can offer to both the industry in question and to the postgraduate researcher informs the doctoral experience in terms of academic excellence and enhanced professional experience and skills.
The successful candidate will be jointly supervised by leading professional practitioners from industry and academics from the Manchester School of Art. Trained in art/design/new media/architecture or a related discipline, you will have substantial skills, at least to Masters level or equivalent. Cross-disciplinary approaches and the desire to play a role in bridging the gaps between industry and academic research are important components to these research projects.
It is vital you take ownership of the project and you should develop your own research proposal within the general framework of one of the Industry-based projects set out below. Applications should follow the normal MIRIAD Research Degree procedures and you should pay attention to the guidelines for applicants contained in this pack. If appropriate please include examples of practice. Before you make a formal application please contact Professor Jim Aulich (J.Aulich@mmu.ac.uk) or Dr Amanda Ravetz (A.Ravetz@mmu.ac.uk).
Deadline for applications is 31st May 2013
For more information and an application form click on the ‘Apply’ button below.
