Anna Maria Almqvist Romanus, Stack II (Painting and Printmaking, 2026)
Errant lives in histories of art, and/or visual culture
Deadline
July 13, 2026
Value
Unfunded/self-funded
Location
On-Campus (Glasgow) or By Distance
Contact
pgr-admissions@gsa.ac.uk
The School of Fine Art (SoFA) at The Glasgow School of Art invites proposals for PhD study with Professor Omar Kholeif (Professor of Global Art Theory and Practice) from researchers who are able to pursue self-funded doctoral study that explores ‘errant’ lives in the history of art, and/or visual culture.
Errant in this context can be broadly understood as lives that exist within the interstices of formally sanctioned institutional histories—that which official record elides due to configurations of ethnicity, gender, religion, sexuality, exiled status, or likewise, stories that eschew narration because of the irability to temporarily pass as part of an extant framework of power and/or empire.
We are interested to hear from prospective scholars who seek to present revisionist modes of historical narration, or that explore hybrid modes of historical study via both practice-based and theoretical modes of inquiry, documentation and dissemination.
This overview is intended as an invitation for a conversation around your specific research topic and mode(s) of enquiry, as opposed to an enclosed framework. We are particularly eager to hear from individuals who hail from a multitude of disciplinary backgrounds, such as (but not exclusive to): anthropology, sociology, fine art, curatorial practice, politics, and film.
This opportunity is available in full-time and part-time mode as well as on-campus (Glasgow) or By Distance.
Key Research Themes
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Funding Arrangements
This is a self-funded studentship.
In 26/27, for Scottish home and RUK students, research degrees are £5,238 annual fee for each year of full-time study (pro rata for part time). Fees will remain at this level in all years of study.
In 26/27, for International Students, research degrees are £21,200 for each year of full time study (pro rata for part time). Fees will remain the same in all years of study.
More information can be found here.
Application Process
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact PGR-admissions@gsa.ac.uk to set up an informal conversation with the School of Fine Art PhD Coordinator prior to making an application.
The PhD (Doctoral Study) programme enrols new students September of each year. For more information on our programme and research schools: Doctoral Study Programme Specs.
To apply, you will require:
· A completed GSA Research Proposal Form, found here - please indicate School of Fine Art in the School subject/Area and highlight that you are applying for the Queer Materialities Research Network Partnership
· 2 x Academic references (on institutional headed paper, signed and dated within six months of your application)
· Transcripts of previous degrees
· To apply for a PhD at the GSA, applicants should normally have obtained a minimum of an undergraduate degree with First or Upper Second Class Honours and (where required) an English Language Qualification. Our current requirement for doctoral study is IELTS for UKVI (Academic) with 6.5 overall and no less than 6.5 in each component.
· A 1,000 word writing sample from all applicants (this should be a recent or new example of academic or critical writing, e.g. essay, article, review)
· A portfolio of recent work (if your application is for practice-led PhD)
· Please review the Doctoral Study PhD Application Guide for more information on how to complete your research proposal.
Eligibility
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) are fundamental to the delivery of exceptional Higher Education and research. We welcome students from every background, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds. Our goal is to understand your learning style and help you create environments where you can thrive. Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) can provide you with funding for extra study-related costs due to mental or physical health conditions, learning differences or any other disabilities.
For further information, please contact our Student Support Services.
International Eligibility
The studentship is available to home and international students.
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