Fine Arts and Art Conservation

1. Top specialists

   As a doctoral candidate you will collaborate with acclaimed experts, who are recognized internationally – recipients of numerous awards, authors of publications, artist and designers who exhibited in the leading museums in Poland and across the world. Our team includes the following academics from SWPS University: Bartosz Mucha – who combines product design with sculpture, Karol Murlak – material and production process designer, Michał Jakubowicz – visual artist who specializes in photography, and Dariusz Vasina – an artist specializing in drawing, graphic design and illustration.

2. Flexible teaching program

   Our flexible program allows doctoral students to select courses that meet their individual interests. The program includes lectures, seminars, workshops and individual meetings with thesis advisors, which enables you to gain theoretical knowledge and methodological, theoretical, and practical skills indispensable to carry out advanced research in the area of art and design.

3. Interdisciplinary approach

   Our unique doctoral program offers interdisciplinary approach, which combines knowledge and expertise from various disciplines, including psychology, sociology, political science and public administration, communication and media studies, literary studies and culture and religion studies. Our doctoral students can take advantage of extra curricular courses that provide them with a wide range of research skills. Topics discussed during our seminars and workshops are presented from diverse perspectives and various scientific approaches.

4. Mentoring program

   As a student of our Doctoral School you may take advantage of our innovative mentoring program, which aims to ensure additional support on your way to a doctoral degree. The program offers group workshops, peer-mentoring meetings conducive to integration of doctoral students and exchange of knowledge and best practices among doctoral candidates, and individual consultation with mentors who advise you on the development of your research career.

5. Funding for research-related activities

   Doctoral students are eligible to receive funding for participation in conferences and other research-related activities deemed crucial for their doctoral research. You can also take advantage of various opportunities concerning collaboration with research centers abroad, which organize international conferences and symposia, and offer fellowships.

6. Partnering with the European University Association (EUA)

   We are a member of the European University Association (EUA), which represents more than 850 universities and national conferences of rectors in 49 European countries. EUA plays a key role in the Bologna process and influences EU policy on higher education, research and innovation. Through constant interaction with a range of other European and international organizations, EUA ensures that the independent voice of European universities is heard.

   

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1. Review research areas of our Institute of Design

   Before you apply to our Doctoral School, learn about research areas pursued by SWPS University's Institute of Design, and choose an area that is aligned with the topic of your doctoral thesis. Review the biographies of the thesis advisors, in particular their research interests and requirements concerning doctoral candidates. Choose an expert with whom you would like to collaborate.

2. Contact your chosen research center

   E-mail the head of the center/research team, where your thesis advisor works. Present the scope of your proposed research project, and indicate the researcher whom you have chosen as your thesis advisor. You may also contact the selected thesis advisor directly.

3. Obtain recommendation of the Head of the Center

   Once you receive initial approval of your potential thesis advisor, submit a request for a formal recommendation to the Head of the Research Center. You will need this document while registering in our Application Portal.