Would you like to do doctoral research in which your artistic or creative practice is an integral part? From 2022 onwards, you can apply for an Arts + Creative PD- (pilot) trajectory in the Netherlands at one of the schools participating in the pilot.
Requirements
The basic requirement is that you must have a relevant master’s degree or a validated equivalent, and preferably an active practice in the arts and design domain. The PD programme is open to three types of candidates:
Practicing artists and designers; and/or
Teachers and researchers at the arts and creative schools, or in primary and secondary education; and/or
Talented transfer students from the master programmes of these institutes
Selection
The selection of PD candidates is done in collaboration between the art school that you have ties with and the Graduate Network. These fifteen institutions are jointly shaping the pilot for the PD programme in the Arts and Creative sector: HKU, Rietveld, AHK, HvA, University of the Arts The Hague, Hogeschool Rotterdam, Codarts, Hanze UAS, Avans Hogeschool, Buas, Fontys, DAE, Zuyd, Artez and InHolland.
Study load and duration
The PD programme can be taken full-time (four years) or part-time; the latter with a maximum duration of eight years. During this period, PD candidates devote 75 % of their time to research, 12 ½ % to receiving instruction, and 12 ½ % to teaching.
After completion
After completion of the PD programme you should be able to perform four intertwined roles:
- as an innovator in the art and/or design practice itself and/or revises its relationship to other sectors.
- as a researcher you will be able to design and conduct methodical and transparent research that connects with and enriches the practices of the arts and design sector.
- as a change agent you will achieve change within other domains other than your own field of practice.
- as a professional you demonstrate professional reflexive and ethical capacity.
Following and completing a PD trajectory does not result in a formal degree in the pilot phase. Not yet. We expect the PD to be legally secured during the pilot phase. In addition, following and completing a PD trajectory in the pilot phase (and afterwards) can lead to a broader career perspective and career opportunities.
Information:
For requirements and further information about the programme: read the report
Find the research proposal-form here (link to English and Dutch versions)