I am pleased to advertise the following *fully-funded PhD studentship* for the new PhD Geography by Practice at University of Manchester.
Geography by Practice studentship | Faculty of Humanities | The University of Manchester
PhD Geography by Practice is a new programme that enables postgraduate students to undertake doctoral level research in innovative projects with a creative component. It offers an opportunity for postgraduate research that combines geographical scholarship and creative practice. Geography by Practice allows students to submit for assessment a written thesis (up to 50,000 words, excluding references) combined with a practice-based element e.g exhibition, film, audio recording, performance. The two parts of assessment form a composite whole for purposes of examination that together offer a cohesive, original research contribution. Primary supervision would be delivered by geography academic staff with expertise in interdisciplinary research, creative methods and practice-based research. Potential supervisors in human geography have research expertise in fashion and crafting; digital media and films; storytelling; visual arts exhibitions; music performance; E-zines and creative writing.
Key Features of Studentship
- Fully funded studentship (3.5 years) open to home and international students.
- Maintenance stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 per year). Research Training Support Grant at £3000 over the course of the programme.
- Training: Students will benefit from Geography and SEED’s vibrant interdisciplinary research community, including guest seminars, workshops, annual writing retreats, and methods training.
Application and deadline
The completed Geography by Practice Studentship Form must be submitted to the Humanities Doctoral Academy by 1 May 2026.
Your full online application must include:
- A 1,500 word PhD research proposal. Under research design and methodology please include a clear discussion of your proposed creative component.
Contact
For any queries about the Geography by Practice PhD please contact saskia.warren@manchester.ac.uk.
If you have questions about the admissions or funding application process, please contact hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk.