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literature PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 349 literature PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Comparative Literature PhD

Joint PhDs available. Exciting opportunities to gain a joint PhD with Hong Kong University (HKU), the National University of Singapore (NUS). Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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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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Cultural Currents in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century: Continuities between 'Victorian' and the 'Modernist' Literature (Ref: SSH26-SF-SP-EN)

This PhD project provides an opportunity to investigate and challenge the boundaries and definitions of ‘Victorian’ and ‘modernist’ literature across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Parker
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Research opportunities in the Department of English and Related Literature

The Department of English and Related Literature is a world-leading department. One of the UK's largest graduate schools, we are proud to have built a welcoming, international community with a global outlook. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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English Literature - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

English Literature PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Research your literary passions and become an expert in your chosen area of literature. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Doctoral Candidate in Computational Literary Studies

The Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (MPIEA) investigates why and how people create art and how they perform, experience, and evaluate it. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Sobchuk
 15 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Welsh

This PhD is lead by the Literature, Theory and Creativity Research Unit in the School of Welsh. Join our passionate, challenge-led and diverse research community to explore your interests in a supportive and impact-focused environment. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme
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Gender, Sexuality, Women’s Writing and Feminism in Literature, Film and Creative Writing (Ref: SSH26-SF-English)

These PhD projects are for those interested in exploring how gender is represented and re-defined in literature, film and/or creative writing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Parker
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Review of the literature of simulation-based learning to enhance application of theory to practice in occupational therapy (HHS-2026-32)

This MSc research fee waiver project is funded by the University of Huddersfield, and we are seeking to attract a candidate with an interest in developing their research skills and knowledge and contribute too the knowledge base around simulation-based learning in occupational therapy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barry
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Health systems engineering for a new symptom-focused MLTC pathway in remote and rural settings

Aim. This project researches the translation of systems engineering expertise into healthcare practice. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A M Maier
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Realist evaluation of what works, for whom and in what circumstances to non-pharmacologically manage antipsychotic weight gain in people with Severe Mental Illness and Learning Disability (SMI-LD) dual diagnosis (RESOLVE-LD)

Details of the Project. Antipsychotics are the main treatment for severe mental illnesses (SMI) such as schizophrenia. Whilst they may treat the symptoms of psychosis, they are associated with significant weight gain. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof IM Maidment, Dr M U Khan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Sir Henry Thomas Scholarship for postgraduate Hispanic Studies

We're seeking applications from outstanding candidates for a postgraduate scholarship for research in the fields of Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan or Latin American Studies. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Humanities Research Programme
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COPE Mental Health Project – Co-production of Pharmacy Staff Education for Mental Health

Mental ill health is increasingly prevalent in Scotland, with rising rates of adults reporting depressive symptoms (1) and one‑in‑five prescribed an antidepressant annually (2). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr NW Weir
 1 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding the relationship between patterning and mathematics (Ref: LN/JE-SF1/2026)

Patterning refers to the ability to notice regularities in sequences (e.g. ABABAB, ABAABAAB, where the As and Bs might be colours or shapes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Eaves, Dr I Xenidou-Dervou
 1 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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REaLIst Review and EValuation on the RolE of Mobile Technology to reduce Medication Burden in Older People (RELIEVE)

Details of the Project. Background. As we age, we experience more disease and may need more medication. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof IM Maidment, Dr L Hakobyan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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