Forensic Architecture PhD Fellowship

Open Verification (FAOV) PhD Fellowship, a collaboration with the Centre for Research Architecture at Goldsmiths, University of London. The fully funded fellowship, beginning in the 2024-25 academic year, focuses on training the selected candidate as a practitioner in Forensic Architecture’s methods. The fellowship includes a work placement at FA, where the fellow’s research will contribute to the contextualization and reflection of casework. Candidates with on-the-ground experience in conflict zones or activism are preferred, and the funding covers tuition fees and a monthly stipend for three years. Technical skills and a blend of conceptual/theoretical writing with spatial practice are essential. The application deadline is March 15, 2024, 10:00 AM GMT, with specified documentation requirements for the application package, to be uploaded to the admissions portal. The PhD Research Architecture program, part of the fellowship, is designed for practitioners of architecture and related spatial practices, emphasizing a sustained practice-led research project. The program structure includes seminars, a Critical Methods module, and two-day roundtable seminars with invited guests. The detailed application package includes qualifications, personal statement, references, employment history, and various documents showcasing the applicant’s expertise and experience. The language for the application and materials is English, with a maximum file size of 10 MB.