contemporary history PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 41 contemporary history PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Study History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh - funding opportunities available

University of Edinburgh School of History, Classics and Archaeology

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh is one of the great world centres for the study of the human past. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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History PhD Programme

University of Sheffield Department of History

The University is rated 69th in the 2014 QS World University Rankings and is in the top ten UK research-intensive universities (latest Research Assessment Exercise). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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A visual history of Sir Charles Lyell’s notebooks: documenting landscape evolution and climate change

Aberdeen University School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Gapp, Prof J Underhill

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Augustus John: Reassessing the Collections at Amgueddfa Cymru—Museum Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru—National Library of Wales

Aberystwyth University School of Art

The University of Bristol, Prifysgol Aberystwyth University, Amgueddfa Cymru—Museum Wales and Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru—National Library of Wales are pleased to announce the availability of a fully-funded Collaborative Doctoral Studentship from October 2024 under the AHRC’s Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) Scheme. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Brockington, Mr N Thornton, Ms N Daniel, Dr SR Raybone

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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History of Art - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

By pursuing research in History of Art at Birmingham, you will joining a vibrant and dynamic research community thanks to the Department’s broad range of expertise, from medieval and Renaissance art and architecture, to contemporary global art. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

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School of Cultural Studies and Humanities

Leeds Beckett University School of Cultural Studies and Humanities

The School of Cultural Studies and Humanities is the home of English Literature, Creative Writing, History and Media Studies research at Leeds Beckett University. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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"The Point is to Change it." Marx in/and Contemporary Philosophy.

University of Dundee School of Humanities

Aim. The project aims at mutually elucidating the contemporary philosphical discourses on emancipation through the lens of Marx(’s thought) and the contemporary significance of Marx(’s thought) through contemporary philosophical discourses on emancipation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Ruda, Dr A Woodward

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Modern War Studies

University of Buckingham

“We must continually ask questions of the past, even the most recent past, because it holds the key to the future. History must be handled carefully of course, for it is trained experts that must provide the intellectual underpinning for decisions taken by politicians and the senior leaders of the Armed Forces. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Research degrees in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies

University of Leeds Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures

The research focus of the School allows us to offer expertise in a wide range of interdisciplinary fields, including world-wide art history, critical analysis and theoretical cultural studies, as well as fine art practice in all media. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Arts Research Programme

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Reactivating Archives and Increasing Accessibility

University of the Arts London Research

Based at London College of Communication in partnership with London Community Video Archive. Project overview. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Webb-Ingall, Prof T Dowmunt, Prof P Rughani

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Playing in the Past: Investigating User Experience Design in Historical Games

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Historical Games continue to find critical and commercial success. Game series such as Assassin’s Creed, Red Dead Redemption, Total War, and Civilisation are amongst the most recognisable forms of popular history. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ID Donald, Dr HW Wagner

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

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PhD in Languages and Cultures

University of Sheffield School of Languages and Cultures (SLC)

The School is in the top 100 of the QS World University World Rankings and is at the forefront of national and international research in modern languages across a range of disciplines and periods, historical and contemporary. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Arts Research Programme

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PhD at the Institute of English Studies

University of London, School of Advanced Study

Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Arts Research Programme

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Art History and World Art Studies at UEA

University of East Anglia Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Art History and World Art Studies at UEA is a research-led, interdisciplinary department engaging such global challenges as climate change, coloniality, and continuing economic and political inequalities. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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Contemporary art and Scottish colonialism

University of Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

A practice led PhD of research on any aspect of Scottish colonial links and connections, its cultural influences, its effect on social, cultural, and political life, its effect on the personal life, in Scotland or beyond. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Fagen

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 41 contemporary history PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

contemporary history PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 41 contemporary history PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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