PhD in Arch: PhD in Architecture

It is expected that the graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program at the Faculty of Architecture will be a thought leader in their area of expertise contributing to the larger practice of research as an independent researcher, teacher, academic with a deep disciplinary knowledge related to architecture and allied disciplines. Oriented towards areas like history, theory, education, post-colonial studies, human-nature relations, within the global south, the programme offers an opportunity for deep, yet, exploratory investigations in architectural research while anchoring them to critical theoretical discourse, foundational knowledge, sustained on systematic, structured and rich empirical data. It encourages the scholars to share their work amongst peers and experts through on-campus events as well as in conferences, seminars and publications, nationally and internationally.

Situated within India’s foremost programs for architectural education, the program creates a distinctive opportunity for the doctoral candidates to engage with the community of distinguished national and international researchers, experts and faculty. They are encouraged to actively participate in teaching and research activities on campus. Graduates of the programme are, thus, well prepared for careers in academia, educational institutions and independent research. Each scholar is assigned their own expert committee, thus offering them focused faculty mentorship. The candidate has an opportunity of choice in their selection of their committee.

Apart from that, the candidates can expect rich interdisciplinary dialogue, a strong cohort of fellow researchers, a vibrant campus with a plethora of engaging activities

Broad areas of research in the PhD program at Faculty of Architecture:

• Architectural education and theory
• Architectural practice
• Built environment physiology and behaviour
• Heritage and cultural landscapes
• History of architecture
• Urban settlements

CEPT University offers financial assistance to the doctoral scholars in the form of full tuition fee waiver. The applicants are also eligible for a President's Scholarship, amounting to *Rs 40,000 per month during the coursework residency (subject to review after the first semester). The selection for this scholarship is based on their performance during the admission process.

Seats available: ONE 
*subject to change on the University’s discretion

There will be an opportunity to work on campus as teaching or research associates or tutors, as applicable. The students shall be paid as per the University norms for each position, allowing them to engage in research and earn.