Thinking about applying to NCAD for Postgraduate Research?

If you have a subject / approach that you wish to explore with the team at NCAD, please answer contact us by email answering the following questions (a page or two will be sufficient) and supply a CV.

What is my research field and/or questions? And why is NCAD a good place to pursue this topic?

What is the state of thinking and / or research in that field? In other words, what will make your research original?

What will my approach to research be?

What sources will be required? (either facilities at NCAD or elsewhere, such as archives, etc.)

This will allow us to establish whether your interests connect with those of the college and whether we have sufficient staff expertise to support your work.

Please note that NCAD has a limited number of scholarships to support doctoral studies. They cover the cost of fees and are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Maintenance funding (i.e. to meet the costs of living) is not available from the College.

Please send this material to this [email protected] making sure to include a CV

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.