King’s College London PhD Studentship in Human-Robot Interaction 2027

The Human–Robot Interaction PhD Studentship at King’s College London is a fully funded doctoral research opportunity focused on developing robots that can interact with people safely and intelligently, particularly in healthcare settings.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 11, 2027
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorKing's College London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyKing's College London
• Course to studyEngineering , Robotics
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Stipend: For 27/28 a tax- free stipend of approximately £24,514 p.a. with possible inflationary increases after the first year.
• Bench Fees: £3,000 p.a.
• Tuition fees: Overseas or home fees
• Other (please outline): Funding is available for 3.5 years for home and overseas students.

Requirements

1. NMES, Engineering.
2. PGR.
3. Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a strong undergraduate degree (typically a UK First or 2:1, or an equivalent international qualification) in a relevant discipline, such as robotics, engineering, computer science, human-computer interaction, or a related field.

A relevant Master’s degree and/or research experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in human-robot interaction, socially assistive robotics, and healthcare applications.

Strong mathematical skills and knowledge of machine learning, together with excellent programming skills, are essential for this project. Candidates should also be highly motivated to work hands-on with physical robotic platforms, including systems such as the Mirokaï robot developed by Enchanted Tools, and to develop and evaluate robotic behaviours in real-world hospital settings.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working as part of an interdisciplinary team comprising researchers, engineers, healthcare professionals, and target users. Strong communication, analytical, and research skills, as well as an ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, are therefore important.

Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English-language requirements for postgraduate research study.

Applications are welcome from UK and international candidates. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from groups that are currently underrepresented in robotics, engineering, and related research fields.

Selection Process

The selection process will involve a pre-selection on documents and, if selected, will be followed by an invitation to an interview. If successful at the interview, an offer will be provided in due course.

Application Documents

Please submit the following documents. Applications exceeding the stated word or page limits will not be considered.

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages): Include your academic qualifications and degree classification/grades, relevant technical skills (e.g., programming, computational and/or robotics skills), research experience, and any research projects you have completed.
• Research Proposal (maximum 2 pages, excluding references): Drawing on the aims of the advertised CO-STAR PhD project, identify a research problem you would be interested in addressing. Outline the research context and motivation, research question(s), proposed methodology, expected contributions, and feasibility within the 3.5-year PhD timeframe.
• Personal Statement (maximum 500 words): Explain your motivation for pursuing this PhD and joining our research group, the skills and experience you would bring to the project, and your longer-term research and career goals.
• Academic Transcripts: Provide official transcripts for your undergraduate degree and, where applicable, your Master’s degree.
• Evidence of English Language Proficiency: Where required, provide evidence that you meet King’s College London’s English language requirements for postgraduate research study.
• Referees: Provide the names and contact details of two academic referees (e.g., a thesis/project supervisor or academic tutor). Please indicate whether they may be contacted prior to interview informally.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit King’s College London scholarship webpage.