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We have 109 user experience PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Experience Design and Digital Creativity

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Applications are invited for project proposals addressing the topic of experience design and digital media technologies. This is an opportunity to build on existing skills in digital creative practice and/or user experience (UX), and to develop these interests within a PhD project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr IH Helgason

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Digital Twins for Enhanced Facilities Management and User Experience

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

This interdisciplinary project aims to investigate the integration of digital technologies and energy-efficient solutions to develop climate-responsive and adaptable buildings to enhance the experience of diverse users. Read more

Supervisors: Assoc Prof S Jaradat, Dr AS Smith

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Networks of Play: Community Building, Tools, and Engagement in the Games Industry

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Over the past two decades, digital games have evolved into complex cultural products supported by vast ecosystems of players, creators, and developers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ID Donald, Ms FS Stewart

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Creative Digital Interpretations of Cultural Assets and Archives

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Many cultural assets and archives are hidden or difficult for audiences to access for reasons including lack of physical space or lack of resources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr IH Helgason

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Designing Meaningful Mixed Reality Experiences

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The aim of this research project is to investigate the design of Mixed Reality Experiences, with the long-term objective of investigating how they can be designed, developed and deployed in engaging, impactful, and ultimately more meaningful ways, in any given application context. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DD Darzentas, Dr HW Wagner

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Empowering People with Cerebral Palsy Through Digital Health: Perspectives on and co-design of a shared digital portal

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Department of Medicine

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of lifelong physical disability in childhood. It results from damage to the developing brain and primarily affects movement and posture. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Ryan

16 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Multimodal Applications for Cognitive Differences

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Technological interventions have been created to attempt to counter symptoms of stress, through improving cognition and functioning of target users. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JM McGowan, Dr I McGregor

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Gaming for Sustainability: Investigating Behaviour Change through Immersive Play

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

As the climate emergency intensifies, the need for widespread behavioural change has never been more urgent. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AM Morton

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Designing and Personalisation of Social Robots

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

With the rapid development of humanoid social robots, and mixed reactions towards them from the general public (Sobolewska, Vanderschantz, Bitcon, 2021), it becomes imperative to provide prospective users with machines that are not only efficient and effective in their tasks, but also provide excellent User Experience, with desirable design and pleasurable interactions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ES Sobolewska, Dr CS Strathearn

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

3D Indoor Mapping for Navigation in Complex Environments

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and will be supervised by Dr Salem Aljareh. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Aljareh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Human Factors and Behaviour Change Interventions for Cybersecurity

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Cyberattacks are increasingly designed to exploit and manipulate users’ behaviour rather than targeting purely technical vulnerabilities. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JPV Vargheese, Dr D Brazier

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Navigation for Smart Cities

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and will be supervised by Dr Salem Aljareh. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Aljareh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Embodied AI for Wellbeing: Exploring the Opportunities for Social Robots

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Although therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness programmes are effective, according to study reported by Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, systemic barriers, including resource shortages, delivery variability, and long waiting times, limit accessibility and consistency (Peipert, et al., 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr ES Sobolewska, Dr CS Strathearn

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

AI-based interventions for mental health conditions

Durham University

Department of Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science at Durham University, UK. AI-based interventions for mental health conditions. This project will aim to explore, design, develop and evaluate AI-based interventions for mental health conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Hadzidedic

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027). EV charging behaviour driven by network mobility demand

Monash University Malaysia

Engineering and Information Technology

The rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) offers an opportunity to advance sustainable transportation, but its success depends on how charging infrastructure aligns with real-world mobility demand and user needs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DZY Ze Yang

31 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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