PhD Studentships in Inclusive Cultures in the Arts (CRICA)
Explore disability and creative economy intersections in performing and participatory arts through a collaborative doctoral programme.
Best for:Best for researchers with a passion for disability studies, arts, and creative economy, seeking interdisciplinary doctoral training with embedded professional placements.
Overview
The CRICA programme is a four-year doctoral training initiative at the University of Roehampton and London School of Economics (LSE), funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. This interdisciplinary opportunity focuses on researching inclusive cultures, practices, and spaces within the arts, with a specific emphasis on the intersection of disability and the creative economy in performing and participatory arts sectors. Successful candidates will engage in a structured training programme, embedded placements, and collaborative research within a network of scholars and artists. The programme offers full studentships covering tuition and stipend, with only one overseas scholarship available for the October 2026 intake.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research on the intersection of disability and the creative economy within performing or participatory arts sectors.
- Engage in a structured doctoral training programme, including workshops, seminars, and collaborative research activities.
- Participate in embedded placements with performing and participatory arts organisations to gain practical experience.
- Collaborate with a network of scholars, artists, and researchers across the University of Roehampton and LSE.
- Present research findings at conferences, workshops, and within academic publications.
- Contribute to the broader CRICA community by sharing insights and participating in interdisciplinary discussions.
Requirements
Degree required: A relevant master’s degree (or equivalent) in arts, humanities, social sciences, or a related field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency suitable for doctoral study (no specific test mentioned).
Instruction: English
- Strong research proposal focused on disability and the creative economy in arts sectors.
- Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research.
- Experience or interest in participatory arts and inclusive practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for academic and public engagement.
- Only one overseas scholarship available for October 2026 intake.
- No explicit nationality restrictions, but preference may be given to UK/EU applicants unless overseas scholarship is claimed.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-03
Applicants must first contact a potential supervisor at the University of Roehampton or LSE to discuss their research proposal. Applications must be submitted via the University of Roehampton’s online application portal or LSE’s equivalent Graduate Portal. Ensure your personal statement explicitly mentions your application to CRICA.
- CV
- Cover letter or personal statement (mentioning CRICA application)
- Research proposal or project idea outline
- Transcripts of previous degrees
- Two or three letters of recommendation
Contact
CRICA Programme Team· Programme Contact
pgresearch@roehampton.ac.uk, sociology.phd@lse.ac.uk
https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academic-areas/graduate-school/crica/
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