The Institute for the Performing Arts and Film (IPF) at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) invites applications from PhD candidates seeking to earn an artistic or an artistic-scientific doctorate in the performing arts (theatre, dance, performance) or in film in cooperation with one of our partner universities. Given that ZHdK is not entitled to award doctoral degrees in its own right, candidates must fulfil the admission requirements of the respective partner university. Research activities, supervision and events will take place proportionally in Zurich and at the partner university.
We are currently cooperating with four acclaimed arts universities:
— Kunstuniversität Graz / Graz University of the Arts (Theatre)
— Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF / Babelsberg Film University Konrad Wolf Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF / Babelsberg Film University Konrad Wolf Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF / Babelsberg Film University Konrad Wolf (Film: Screenplay/dramaturgy, film and television production, film culture and heritage)
— Kunstuniversität Linz / Linz University of the Arts (Transdisciplinary studies, performance, dance, theatre, film)
— Stockholm University of the Arts / Stockholm University of the Arts (Choreography, performing arts, film and media)
For the 2023–2024 academic year, the ZHdK Department of Performing Arts and Film is supporting emerging researchers in applying to one of our partner universities. Selected applicants will receive a firm commitment from a supervisor, a letter of support from ZHdK, and advice on preparing a full PhD application.
We welcome applications from emerging researchers working in the fields of film, dance, theatre and performance, as well as from transdisciplinary artists whose work involves performative and/or cinematic processes.
For more detailed information, please check out the official Call for Application PDF (German/ English).
If you would like to learn more about the doctorate programme, feel free to check out the blog of the 3rd Cycle in Performing Arts and Film.
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