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critical theory PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 63 critical theory PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Political, Social and International Studies at UEA

With expert supervision, a supportive research environment, high levels of student satisfaction and high-quality research training, we welcome applications from well-qualified candidates to our MPhil/PhD programmes and our Master's by Research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Humanities Research Programme
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Creative and Critical Writing

This PhD pathway offers students the opportunity to produce an original piece or collection of creative work as well as a thorough analysis of the work. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Arts Research Programme
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The Contemporary Irish Novel: Tradition and Modernity

The contemporary Irish novel presents a compelling example of aesthetic experimentation which incorporates different genres and literary preoccupations such as historical fiction, postcolonial fiction, the novel as global form, speculative fiction, and postmodern/meta-modernist philosophical and aesthetic themes. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Tan
 24 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Resilient Interdependent Multilayer Critical Infrastructure Networks (2026)

How can we prevent cascading failures that leave millions without power, water, or communication?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SSK Skarvelis-Kazakos
 1 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Crossing the Line: How Threshold-Based Tools Shape Sepsis Decision-Making in the NHS

  Research Group: Public Health & Epidemiology
Background. Across the NHS, threshold-based decision-support tools are widely used to structure clinical assessment and escalation. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof CT Tarrant, Dr E Krockow
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at UEA

We are home to prize-winning scholars and translators of literature and drama from all periods and are famous as a pioneering centre for creative writing. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Humanities Research Programme
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Multiaxial Variable Amplitude Fatigue of Aluminium–Steel Welded Joints with In-Situ Full-Field Measurement

There is no funding attached to this project. The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof LS Susmel, Dr DA Asquith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Opportunities in Communication, Media, and Film Studies

We warmly invite applications for full-time or part-time self-funded PhD study. About the PhD Programme. The Centre for Culture, Media & Society (CCMS) is an exciting interdisciplinary environment delivering research that offers critical insight and real-world impact. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Phase Transitions and Emergent Behaviour in Large Language Models

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Thiel, Prof M. C. Romano
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Interpretable AI for travel behaviour: Embedding theory in machine learning

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are increasingly used to forecast travel behaviour, offering impressive predictive capacity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Fonzone, Prof PA Andras
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Electromagnetic Non-Destructive Evaluation for Critical Applications

The detection and characterisation of damage, material properties and foreign objects by Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) is crucial to society and throughout industry. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Peyton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Artificial Intelligence and Agent-based Control for Improving Energy Network Resilience to Threats (2026)

How can we leverage artificial intelligence to tackle modern serious threats to energy infrastructure that leave millions without power?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SSK Skarvelis-Kazakos
 1 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Faculty of Education, Masaryk University

Expand your knowledge with our comprehensive Ph.D. programmes in education studies. Whether you want to improve as a dedicated educational researcher, or a passionate advocate for inclusive education, we have a range of specializations to ignite your curiosity and empower you to make a difference. . Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Humanities Research Programme
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Scaling Generalization: Autonomous Intelligent Agents for the ARC-AGI Challenge

Introduction. You will have complete freedom to define your research direction within the broader AI landscape. from core methods to applications, and from theory to systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Banerjee
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University

International Relations and European Politics program offers a comprehensive study of global affairs. Analyze international relations, diplomacy, and foreign policy. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme

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