Computer Science (social) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 177 Computer Science (social) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Research Excellence PhD Studentships

The University of East London (UEL) invites applications from highly qualified and motivated students for 2 Research Excellence PhD Studentships starting in September 2024. Read more

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World modelling for social robot navigation

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Project description. Socially compliant navigation capabilities are essential for building robots that can operate in human-populated environments. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Romero-Cano , Dr J Hernandez Vega

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

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“Cultivating Change: Navigating the Social and Ethical Landscape of AI in Agriculture.”

Harper Adams University Department of Agriculture and Environment

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into agriculture marks a pivotal shift towards more efficient, sustainable, and resilient farming practices (Patrício & Rieder, 2018). Read more

Supervisor: Dr DI Iakovidis

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding associations between metabolic risk factors and social exclusion among older adults in the age of digitalisation

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme Translational Health Research Innovation preVention & Equity (THRIVE) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SK Keogh, Dr MON O'Neill, Dr KVS VanSomeren

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Shaping Tomorrow: PhD Opportunity in Social Robotics and AI Research

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

Join us in defining the future of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in social robotics. Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment invites self-funded PhD students to contribute to ground-breaking research in social robotics and responsible AI. Read more

Supervisor: Prof FZ Zeller

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

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PhD Studentship in Computer Science: Human-Computer Interaction/Interaction Design – Digital technologies for social justice and transformative futures

Newcastle University School of Computing

Award Summary. 100% Home fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance £18,622 (2023-24 UKRI rate). Overview. Interested in social change? This PhD will explore how design and digital technologies can contribute to social justice endeavours and transformative futures. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr CC Crivellaro

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

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Intelligent proxies to support health and social care for older adults.

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

As the ageing population continues to grow, there is increasing pressure on health and social care resources designed to support healthy ageing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JPV Vargheese

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

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Influence Maximisation and Counter-Narratives for Mitigating Harmful Viral Posts in Social Networks

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Aim and Goals. The core objective of this PhD research project is to delve into the intricacies of Influence Maximization (IM) within social networks, thereby identifying influential users capable of spreading messages effectively across these platforms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Liberatore, Dr M T Pilehvar

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

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Social Touch in Human-Robot Physical Interactions

University of Glasgow Scottish Graduate School of Social Science

Robot technology continues to move from tools for manufacturing to devices that people will find in their homes to achieve everyday activities. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Pollick

19 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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5 fully funded Ph.D. positions in “Cognitive, Computational and Social Neurosciences” at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca

IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca

The IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is now recruiting 5 talented doctoral candidates in its Cognitive, Computational and Social Neurosciences (CCSN) Ph.D. Read more

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Engineering Better Social Outcomes through Requirements Management and Integrated Asset Data Processing

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Underwood, Prof M Bew, Prof P McDermott

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

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Developing Smart Housing for Released Prisoners leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Internet-of-Things

Edinburgh Napier University School of Applied Sciences

This interdisciplinary project focuses on the use of Smart Homes to house people recently released from prison, given the social and economic cost of returning to custody after release. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Morrison

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Ph.D. Positions in Social Norms

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Economics

Applications are invited for four 4-year PhD studentships in the Department of Economics at Royal Holloway, University of London. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Levine, Prof M Mandler, Prof F Feri, Prof M Richter

2 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD in Decision Neuroscience - neurocomputational mechanisms of social behaviour

University of Birmingham School of Psychology

About the project. Applications are invited for a 3.5-year funded PhD studentship in Decision Neuroscience, based at the Centre for Human Brain Health at the University of Birmingham, UK (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centre-for-human-brain-health). Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Lockwood

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

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Social robots for Care: Exploring context awareness mechanisms for human-centred robot interactions [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Cybersecurity, Privacy and HCC Research Section

About the Project. Unpaid carers provide non-medical care to people who suffer from long-term diseases or disabilities. This role is highly demanding, causing a multidimensional impact on the caregiver's life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Fuentes Toro

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We have 177 Computer Science (social) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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