PhD Studentship in Architectural Humanities

This fully funded PhD studentship at the University of Sheffield offers a three-and-a-half-year opportunity to pursue original research in Architectural Humanities. The project must align with the expertise of the Situated Humanities Research cluster, focusing on themes such as postcolonial studies, gendered spatial practices, or environmental histories of built environments. Applicants are expected to develop a research proposal that integrates archival, theoretical, or creative methodologies across historical periods from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. The scholarship covers tuition fees for UK Home students and provides a living stipend, with additional expenses covered. This is an in-person, full-time position with a target start date in February 2027.

• Conduct original research in Architectural Humanities, aligning with the themes and methodologies of the Situated Humanities Research Cluster.
• Develop and execute a research proposal that integrates archival, theoretical, historiographic, ethnographic, or creative methodologies.
• Collaborate with supervisors to refine and advance the research project over the course of the PhD.
• Present research findings at academic conferences and workshops, both within and outside the university.
• Engage with the broader academic community through publications and contributions to scholarly discourse.
• Participate in cluster activities and contribute to the intellectual environment of the School of Architecture and Landscape.