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critical theory PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 63 critical theory PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Accounting for the Future of Business: Performative Valuation of Data in B2B Firms

Research Context & Problem. What is the actual value of information processed and held by private companies? Data is frequently cited as the most valuable asset of the contemporary firm, yet the relationship between corporate data narratives and internal operational realities remains poorly understood. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Ward, Dr S Thornton
 26 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhDs in Psychology, Sociology and Politics

Sheffield Institute of Social Sciences. Our department works to address contemporary issues in areas like health and wellbeing, social policy and inequality, and international relations. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in ‘Control and Robotics’ in Mechanical Engineering

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in September 2026 affiliated to the School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PZ Zhou
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Transmodal Validity, Affect, and Meaning - Making in Language, Literacy, and Assessment

Rational and background. I am seeking applications from candidates interested in theory-driven research on language, literacy, and assessment, with a particular focus on validity, affect, and trans/multimodal meaning-making. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GBW West
 24 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Federated Unlearning for Neuro-Symbolic Autonomous Driving

Federated learning (FL) enables vehicles to collaborate on model training without sharing raw data, while neuro-symbolic AI combines perception from neural networks with rule-based reasoning for compliance and explainability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Z Tan, Dr KB Babaagba
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Responsibility-aware Decision-making and AI Alignment in Multiagent Systems

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: Dr C Mu, Prof N Oren
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fully funded PhD in Statistics and Data Science

The Department of Statistics and Data Science at MBZUAI uniquely integrates rigorous statistical foundations with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  International PhD Programme
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An Institution for TLA+: A Framework for Interoperability

There are a plethora of formal methods used for the specification and verification of critical systems. Each of these is suitable for modelling and anlaysing various aspects of system operation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Farrell
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cardiff University School of English, Communication and Philosophy - PhD Opportunities

With its unique mix of disciplines, Cardiff School of English, Communication and Philosophy offers an exciting range of specialised and innovative postgraduate programmes and a dynamic and highly successful research culture. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Arts Research Programme
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Accelerating Consumer Goods Formulation with Advanced Mesoscale Simulations

The challenge. The efficacy of consumer products, from hair conditioners to laundry detergents, is determined by their underlying molecular architecture. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Wilson
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced Modelling of Waste Immobilisation Materials for Long‑Term Nuclear Waste Storage (Ref: CM/KJ-SF1/2026)

Reprocessing spent nuclear fuel generates waste that contains long‑lived radioactive isotopes capable of remaining hazardous for thousands of years. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Jolley
 1 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD opportunities in Physics-Led Applications for Nuclear Engineering & Technology (PLANET)

PLANET is a newly-established centre providing PhD-level training in applied nuclear. physics. Our aim over the coming years is to train at least 80 industry-ready nuclear. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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PhD opportunities in Physics-Led Applications for Nuclear Engineering & Technology (PLANET)

PLANET is a newly-established centre providing PhD-level training in applied nuclear. physics. Our aim over the coming years is to train at least 80 industry-ready nuclear. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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PhD opportunities in Physics-Led Applications for Nuclear Engineering & Technology (PLANET)

PLANET is a newly-established centre providing PhD-level training in applied nuclear. physics. Our aim over the coming years is to train at least 80 industry-ready nuclear. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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PhD opportunities in Physics-Led Applications for Nuclear Engineering & Technology (PLANET)

PLANET is a newly-established centre providing PhD-level training in applied nuclear. physics. Our aim over the coming years is to train at least 80 industry-ready nuclear. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme

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