gender studies PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

Modern Languages - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham

The Department of Modern Languages is home to internationally renowned researchers in a range of European and world languages and cultures. Read more

University of East Anglia Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Film, Television and Media Studies at UEA

Film, Television and Media Studies at UEA is comprised of a world-leading team of academic staff. We are committed to improving the understanding of how media impacts culture and society today, globally and nationally, as well as locally and in the community. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

Aberdeen University School of Social Sciences

The Arts of Belonging: Migration, Environment and Well-Being

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 N Halabi, Dr R Macklin

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

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

African Studies and Anthropology - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham

African Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Social Anthropology PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Read more

Comparative Literature PhD

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Humanities Research Programme

Joint PhDs available. Exciting opportunities to gain a joint PhD with Hong Kong University (HKU), the National University of Singapore (NUS). Read more

University of London, School of Advanced Study

PhD at the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies

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) Humanities Research Programme

Film Studies PhD (option of joint PhD with Hong Kong University)

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Arts Research Programme

The Film Studies Department at King's is one of the the leading centres for the study of cinema in London. We have internationally recognised research strengths in the following areas. Read more

University of Leeds Faculty of Social Sciences

Postgraduate Research Opportunities in Sociology and Social Policy

About the School of Sociology and Social Policy. In the School of Sociology and Social Policy we are passionate about research that makes a difference in society on a local, national and global level. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

Studying for a PhD in Humanities and Social Science

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

The University of Brighton has opened opportunities for self-funded PhD students in multiple areas of research in the fields of humanities and social sciences. Read more

PhD in Art, Design and Media

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

The School of Art and Media at the University of Brighton welcomes students for PhD research study in multiple areas across contemporary fine art, visual communication, screen and media studies, digital media arts and sound, photography, fashion, textiles, design and craft. Read more

Your PhD in Medicine with Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, together with National Health Service organisations (NHS) throughout the Southeast region of the United Kingdom. Read more

PhD in Sport and Health Sciences

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

The University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more

Theology & Religious Studies PhD

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Humanities Research Programme

At King's you will find a broad range of overlapping areas of research. Students can pursue traditional areas of study through. Read more

PhD in Design, Architecture, Technology and Engineering

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

Based on the south coast, an hour from London, the University of Brighton has built a reputation on research excellence and a dynamic, diverse and creative student community and the University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more

PhD in Applied Sciences

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

The University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) France PhD Programme

ESSEC Business School

ESSEC Business School is consistently ranked as one of the best business schools in Europe, with several of its Master's programs are ranked in the Top 5 worldwide (at the time of this writing. Read more

Leeds Beckett University School of Cultural Studies and Humanities

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

Sheffield Hallam University Centre for Culture, Media and Society

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

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) Social Sciences Research Programme

University of Leeds Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures

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

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

University of London, School of Advanced Study

PhD at the Institute of Classical Studies

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) Humanities Research Programme

German PhD (option of joint PhD with Stuttgart or Humboldt University)

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Humanities Research Programme

Our current research students work mainly in cultural and historical studies from the Middle Ages to the present day, including literary studies, film and cinema studies; theatre studies; literary and cultural theory; and the history of ideas. Read more

Sheffield Hallam University Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Mind your language: the development of gender stereotypes

Applications are invited for Psychology Demonstratorships in the department of Psychology, Sociology, and Politics, commencing October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DR Reynolds, Dr JAO Aguado-Orea

24 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Edinburgh School of History, Classics and Archaeology

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

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

University of Bolton Greater Manchester Business School

Crisis Leadership: A Skill-based Perspective

Project summary. We live in uncertain times propelled by a cost of living crisis. In such dynamic environments, we need leaders who can combat challenges and address crises. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Harrison, Mrs G Clarry

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

University of East Anglia Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Language and Communication Studies at UEA

Language and Communication Studies came fifth in the UK with 74 per cent of its research rated 4* (world leading) or 3* (internationally excellent) in The Research Excellence Framework (REF2014), a major Government analysis of university research quality. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

University of Bolton Greater Manchester Business School

Authentic Leadership: A study of UK SMEs

Project summary. This project will explore the lived experience of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders in the UK. This research project aims to provide a nuanced conceptualisation of authentic leadership by critically examining the behaviours of an authentic leader within the context of SMEs. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Harrison, Mrs G Clarry

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

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry: Structural effects in alternating biodegradable polymers

Dr Alison Paul Dr Alison Paul - People - Cardiff University is looking for a PhD student to join the Soft Matter Research Group for a project on “Structural effects in alternating biodegradable polymers”. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Paul

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

University College London Division of Psychiatry

MHRUK 4 Year Scholarship

This project is funded by Mental Health Research UK. Funding will cover stipend and University and College fees, based on current UCL fees of £6,035 for 2024/25, and the UK Research and Innovation stipend for the course which is subject to increases published by the University and UKRI. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) 4 Year PhD Programme

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies into Enzymatic Degradation of Waste Plastics

Plastics are a broad range of solid polymeric materials that have found widespread application globally. However, there has been a steady accumulation of discarded plastics and there is now growing awareness that they present a significant hazard to the natural environment and human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Wong

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