PhD in Communication

The Creative & Caring Communities (CCC) Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) is a fully funded AHRC studentship with the Royal College of Art. The RCA is one of 50 universities across the UK selected to receive funding through this national scheme, which supports 15 doctoral studentships over five years. The award supports new and emerging themes across art and humanities, architecture, design, and communication, encouraging hybrid interdisciplinary approaches with practice research at the core. CCC seeks to nurture collaborative doctoral research that generates new ways of knowing and creates meaningful cultural and societal impact. This programme offers an experience-led and inclusive research environment, addressing complex spatial, social, cultural, and technological challenges. Placing care at the centre of resilience, CCC encourages experimental and methodological innovation to advance emerging fields of interdisciplinary study. Doctoral candidates are invited to apply through one of the following RCA Schools: School of Arts and Humanities, School of Design, School of Communication, School of Architecture. When applying, please make it clear that you are applying for the Creative & Caring Communities Doctoral Landscape Award.