University of Warwick
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Fully Funded PhD in Creative Industries: Acting on Organisations and Dramatic Pedagogies University of Warwick in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Education
Funding
Fully funded scholarship covering Home (UK) fees and a yearly stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 for 2026/2027).
Deadline
Oct 5, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Warwick

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University of Warwick and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) are offering a fully funded PhD in Creative Industries focused on acting on organisations and how dramatic pedagogies shape work, culture, performance, leadership, communication, and organisational change.
This project explores how theatrical training and drama-based learning are used beyond the stage, including professional development, education, organisational practice, and community engagement. It is especially interested in the transferability of skills developed through drama training, such as communication, collaboration, adaptability, creativity, resilience, and leadership, and how these skills are understood and valued within organisations.
The opportunity is interdisciplinary and can be shaped around the applicant’s interests. Possible methods include mixed methods research, alumni career tracking, interviews, focus groups, surveys, organisational case studies, and evaluation of professional development interventions delivered through RADA Business.
Funding: Home fees plus a UKRI-rate stipend (£21,805 for 2026/2027).
Eligibility: Applicants should have a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree in an Arts and Humanities subject, plus either a Masters degree with distinction or merit in any subject area, or equivalent professional experience in the creative sector.
Application process: First apply for admission to the MPhil/PhD in Creative Industries and obtain a 7-digit ID number. Then submit the scholarship application with a CV (max 2 pages), a research proposal (max 3 pages), and any statement addressing the ranking criteria. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.
Deadline: 5 October 2026, 16:59 GMT.
Supervisors: Dr Heidi Ashton and Professor Chris Bilton.
Funding details
Fully funded scholarship covering Home (UK) fees and a yearly stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 for 2026/2027).
What's required
Applicants should hold a first-class or good upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in an Arts and Humanities subject, and either a Masters degree with distinction or merit in any subject area or equivalent professional experience in the creative sector. Applicants must apply for admission to the MPhil/PhD in Creative Industries first and obtain a 7-digit ID number before submitting the scholarship application. A research proposal and CV are required, and candidates may be interviewed.
How to apply
First apply for admission to the MPhil/PhD in Creative Industries and obtain your 7-digit ID number. Then submit the scholarship application with your CV, research proposal, and any supporting statement addressing the ranking criteria. Questions about the project can be emailed to [email protected].
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