Fully Funded Collaborative Doctoral Project announced on the impact of literature and creative writing on communities

30 January 2025 - News

Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester City of Literature have announced a Collaborative Doctoral Award, fully funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council.

The Collaborative Doctoral Project will make a practical case for the contribution literature and creative writing can make not only to the future direction of civic arts policy but also to the lived experiences of diverse individuals, communities, and stakeholder groups. It will analyse the effectiveness of the ‘Community Champion’ model employed by the Manchester City of Literature 2020-2023 and consider the use of creative writing as a creative research methodology through which to investigate the social and community contribution of literary activity on people, place, health, and inclusivity.

Closing date for applications is 28 February with a start date on October this year.

This Collaborative Doctoral Award is aimed at exceptional doctoral applicants who combine a strong academic and creative writing profile with a commitment to pursuing innovative and impactful research that will help build our understanding of the social benefits of creative writing and literature. You will hold a Masters Degree in an appropriate discipline with a Distinction or High Merit. You should also hold a First or Upper-Second-Class Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution). Professional experience will also be taken into consideration.