In 2016, Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD – Genève) launched 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.
This year, HEAD – Genève is considerably restructuring the program that originated with the CCC Master’s degree. From Fall 2024, the PhD Forum will be co-coordinated by Associate Professors Olivier Desvoignes & Marianne Guarino-Huet (microsillons) and PhD Candidate Cyrus Khalatbari to offer a more structured program of study, preparation and individual mentorship.
- 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.
The PhD Forum is open to alumni, networks and friends of HEAD – Genève. A master diploma is required to apply. 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). At the end of the PhD Forum, a certificate of recognition will be awarded on successful completion. Participants will be followed by an individual mentor from HEAD – Genèvethe pool of faculty mentors. Additional events, open to the larger PhD Forum community, will also be scheduled.
Provisional schedule:
30, 31 October and 01 November 2024
09 – 10 January 2025
06 – 07 March 2025
14, 15 and 16 May 2025
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.
Applications for the 2024-25 PhD Forum are free and should be sent to <microsillons.head@hesge.ch> by September, 03, 2024.
