By applying a cross-disciplinary research approach that brings art, science and civic studies together, the joint, transdisciplinary PhD program Transformation Studies. Art x Science concentrates on generating knowledge and understanding, encouraging students in the program to find creative and innovative approaches to research as well as to how we think. The dissertation should focus on transformative and innovative research at the crossroads of art and science.

A prerequisite for a doctoral dissertation involves team supervision consisting of a dissertation supervisor based at the Johannes Kepler University Linz, and a dissertation supervisor based at the University of Applied Arts Vienna.

The JKU Linz and the University of Applied Arts Vienna are currently creating a special, shared inter-university space to support art and science: the "Art x Science School for Transformation"!

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The PhD program "Transformation Studies. Art x Science" hones your ability to conduct independent, innovative and transdisciplinary research apply these skills to co-creative environments in collaboration with a range of different partners. The result will be new approaches to generating knowledge, ones you can influence by shaping and coordinating processes.
 

The PhD program in Transformation Studies. Art x Science qualifies you to

• conduct both individual and collaboration-based transdisciplinary research by pooling expertise and hands-on, real-world experience in art and science
• generate new perspectives and approaches to address today's challenging developments
• critically reflect on and generate new insights to better understand and tackle increasingly complex global issues, particularly with regard to multidimensional transformation dynamics
• actively engage in international debate in academia and in the arts and become more involved with the wider community
• foster a collaborative and co-productive research environment by acquiring the skills and abilities needed to conceptualize and steer transdisciplinary initiatives and to work effectively as part of a diverse, transdisciplinary team
• effectively share and disseminate new discoveries and findings both in and outside of the research community

The enrollment deadline for the 2024/2025 academic year is closed.

Admission Period

We expect to accept new applications for the 2026/27 academic year. We will announce the dates at the beginning of 2026.