FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions
Regarding open Call for PhD Proposals
Please submit your questions regarding the open call through our contact page. As we receive more questions, our answers will be continuously posted on this page.
Can the CRC doctoral program be followed on a part-time basis?
Yes, depending on a candidate's conditions and preference, he/she may follow the CRC doctoral program on a part-time basis (often combining the doctoral research with a position elsewhere). The main difference would be that while the full-time program is expected to be completed within 4-4,5 years, following it on a part-time basis will inevitably take longer.
Is it possible to apply for the CRC doctoral program even if one doesn't have a background in architecture?
Yes. At the CRC we are always looking for interesting research projects that engage with our interest in architecture curation and culture as well as broader curatorial processes and frameworks and, sometimes, a fresh perspective is just what is needed.
I really want to join the CRC, but I Don't know if I will be able to organize my move from abroad in a timely manner.
Moving to a new city (let alone a new country) takes time and a lot of bureaucracy needs to be worked out. Fortunately, TU/e has a large international community and the services to assist you with your move. If even with that extra assistance you are not able to initiate your research in September, it is possible to start at a (slightly) later date. Conversely, from the academic year 2021-22, it will be possible to follow the CRC doctoral program remotely, in wich case, such a move would not be necessary.
I am already working on a doctoral project with another institution. Is it possible to develop a joint PhD project with the CRC and another academic institution?
While each case needs to be assessed individually by the TU Eindhoven administrative services, in general, joint PhD projects are not only possible, but even desirable as they can strengthen a doctoral project. The main requirement is that a defense of the project is (also) conducted in Eindhoven and that an agreement is completed with the second institution.
I Submitted the wrong files to the upload section. What should i do?
We all get a bit confused with new systems, so don't worry. You can always go back to the application form and upload new files of your support material. Just make sure to also send us an email with the contact form so that the right files are used in the review of your application.
how much does it cost to follow the CRC doctoral program?
Finances are always an important issue. In order to follow the CRC doctoral program you will need to pay an yearly tuition fee (c. 10.000 EUR for 2023-24) to pay for all the amenities provided by TU/e for your continued study, as well as cover your own living expenses (c. 10.500 EUR, according to TU/e's estimates).
Are the university bench fees/tuition different for remote and onsite researchers?
No. The bench fees remain the same regardless if the candidate chooses to conduct his/her research in the Netherlands or abroad. As indicated by the TU/e, the bench fees are used to by the university’s various departments (in this case, the Department of the Built Environment to which the Architecture History and Theory Chair and the CRC are attached) to cover costs associated with education and supervision. This really just means the costs of the faculty supervising the research project as well as the costs associated with support staff and facilities such as the library, journal databases or the IT systems, and those costs remain the same regardless of where the candidate is based.
When are the bench fees payable?
At the TU/e, the bench fees are usually only payable at the start of each year of study.