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Submit a PhD proposal at the Academy
The Council of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp launches, in collaboration with ARIA (UAntwerp), a call for proposals for PhD Fellowships starting in September 2025.
PhD Fellowships in the Arts 2025
Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp grants two PhD fellowships in 2025 (55% research assignment for four academic years, starting on 15/09/2025).
At the Academy, research is conducted within four research groups. This call is open to researchers whose proposals align with the research lines of these groups and who wish to contribute to their advancement. The research groups provide a supportive and relevant context for doctoral research.
Timeline, preparation, and formal requirements
Applications must be submitted by 17 March 2025 (noon). Each application should be supervised by two promoters: one from the University of Antwerp and one from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. All formal requirements must be met by the deadline.
To ensure smooth preparation, the following timeline applies:
- By 1 February 2025: Identify and secure one supervisor from the University of Antwerp and one from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp.
- From the Academy, any staff member with relevant expertise can act as a supervisor. They must be able to supervise the entire research duration (48 months), with a maximum of two applications per staff member to ensure high-quality guidance. An overview of the staff members can be found here.
- At the University of Antwerp, any ZAP (Zelfstandig Academisch Personeel) member can act as a supervisor. Focus your search within the relevant faculty. - By 17 March 2025 (12:00): Submit your application, signed by both supervisors (University of Antwerp and Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp). Notify the coordinator of the relevant research group in advance to obtain their support and signature.
Deadlines
- Agreement of promoters: before 1 February 2025
- Application deadline: Monday 17 March 2025 (12:00)
- Evaluation by selection committee: April 2025
- Decision by the Council of the Royal Academy: May 2025 (results communicated shortly thereafter)
- Start of mandates: 15 September 2025
Additional information
Application Submission
Applications must be completed using the Application Form for PhD Mandate. For questions regarding the form or the procedure, contact the head of research, Els De bruyn, at els.debruyn@ap.be.
Submit your completed and signed application (in a single PDF document) to els.debruyn@ap.be no later than 17 March 2025 - 12:00.