PhD in Creative Writing

The AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award is a major new funding scheme from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Its aim is to grow the UK’s capacity for doctoral research in the arts and humanities and to create a vibrant, inclusive research culture./nThe University of Hertfordshire is one of 50 universities across the UK awarded this funding to support 15 doctoral studentships over five years. We will offer the equivalent of three full-time fully funded PhD studentships each year for the duration of the award./nQualification type: PhD or Professional Doctorate (Doctorate in Heritage, Doctorate in Design, Doctorate in Fine Art). Location: Hatfield, United Kingdom./nOne studentship each year (either full-time or part-time) will be allocated for a PhD, and one (part-time) for a Professional Doctorate. The remaining funding will be for ‘open’ awards and can be allocated for either PhDs or Professional Doctorates, and these can be either full-time or part-time./nAs part of the University of Hertfordshire’s commitment to widening access to postgraduate study, we will reserve one ‘open’ Doctoral Landscape studentship per year for a Global Majority applicant. Moreover, candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for all studentships./nDLA students will have access to additional funds to support research travel, fieldwork and conference attendance. DLA students will also belong to a regional doctoral training hub comprising universities from London and the East of England, benefiting from shared expertise and resources to provide comprehensive skills training for doctoral research./nFunding amount: Full tuition fees covered, including international fees, and an annual stipend (UKRI rate: £20,780 full time for 2025/26), pro rata for part time students./nClosing application date: 10 April 2026. Expected start: 1 October 2026.