Geneva University of Art and Design

PhD Forum

Contact

General inquiries

microsillons.head@hesge.ch

Responsible

Associate Professors Olivier Desvoignes & Marianne Guarino-Huet (microsillons) and PhD Candidate Cyrus Khalatbari

Key Information

Institution

Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD – Genève), University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Geneva (HES-SO)

Degree-granting partner institution
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Key research themes and fields

The PhD Forum: a meeting space and predoctoral formation with the aim to support emerging arts and design researchers who are interested in pursuing a practice-based doctorate and academic research.

Admission

Requirements

The PhD Forum is open to alumni, networks and friends of HEAD – Genève.  A master diploma is required to apply.

Application documents

Applicants are required to submit a one-page Motivation Letter, including a short bio, academic history and provisional topic and description of a PhD project, as well as a CV.

Procedure

Program Structure

The course of study is designed to work toward completion of a written research plan / PhD proposal of 6-8 pages (in French or English).

In a study program of around 10 days on-site per academic year, the PhD Forum will offer lectures and workshops on 1) the  mapping of the PhD studies opportunities in art & design;  2) the sharing of experiences in practice-led researches and participatory action researches; 3) the conception of art and design PhD research projects; 4) the writing of state of the art and research objects; 4) the writing of research questions; and 5) the selection and elaboration of research methods and objectives.

Participants will be followed by an individual mentor from HEAD – Genève, from the pool of faculty mentors. Additional events, open to the larger PhD Forum community, will also be scheduled.

Program Completion

Thesis
Examination
Academic title

At the end of the PhD Forum, a certificate of recognition will be awarded on successful completion.

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