Funded PhD opportunities in Creative technologies (open call for UK and EU students)

The University of Portsmouth is investing in a number of funded PhD bursaries that underpin our commitment to our research base and the impact our research makes. The School of Creative Technologies, within the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries, produces research that aims to challenge the ways people relate to and communicate with each other through technological means.

We address that through creative practices and the development of innovative approaches that both harness and disrupt technologies and extend the boundaries of culture and creativity. We value PhD proposals that align with our research aims and draw on our expertise.

Applicants should use the websites listed above to explore the available expertise and to tailor a specific topic for a proposal that fits with that expertise. You are encouraged to contact potential supervisors with a brief overview of a proposed topic before submitting a formal application. Our Department Research Degree Coordinator, Dr Brett Stevens on brett.stevens@port.ac.uk, can help to put you in touch with appropriate supervisors.

How to apply

1. Make sure that you meet our entry requirements. As a general rule, you’ll need a good first degree from an internationally recognised university (depending upon chosen course, minimum upper second class or equivalent) and a Master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
2. Discuss your own research idea and find out more about postgraduate programmes in the School of Creative Technologies by contacting the Department Research Degrees Coordinator (see above). A university supervisor needs to support any funding application.
3. Write up a short research proposal (2500 words), providing the background to the proposed research, and an outline of the studies. The proposed research should relate to one of the above research areas. It is essential to contact potential supervisors for your research before submitting your application so that you can develop your research ideas with them.
4. Apply online making sure you submit your research proposal, a personal statement, proof of your degrees and grades, details of two referees, proof of your English language proficiency and an up-to-date CV.

If you want to be considered for this funded PhD opportunity you must quote project code CTS4890220 when applying.

Eligibility and funding notes

The bursaries are available to UK and EU students only and cover tuition fees and an annual maintenance grant of £15,009 (2019/20 rate). A fees only offer may also be made.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to the Department Research Degree Coordinator mentioned above. For administrative and admissions enquiries please contact admissions@port.ac.uk

Visit us

You can also book your place at one of our open evenings to discover more about the research programmes we offer.