Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life PhD Studentships 2027

Seven PhD studentships available for October 2027 entry, based in the Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life at Durham University

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 11, 2027
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorLeverhulme Trust
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyDurham University
• Course to studyHumanities , Sciences , Social Science
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Successful candidates receive:

1. Full UK tuition fees.

2. Full doctoral maintenance stipend at UKRI rates.

3. Funding for research-related activities.

4. Access to academic workshops and conferences.

5. Specialist interdisciplinary training.

6. Opportunities for placements and collaborative research.

International applicants: The university states that it will cover the difference between UK Home and international tuition fees for successful international applicants.

However, international places are strictly limited, so competition is expected to be very high

Requirements

• Applicants from all nationalities can apply.

• Applicants must have an appropriate academic background for their proposed research.

• The proposed research must be interdisciplinary and align with at least one of the Centre's four themes.

• Applicants must be prospective PhD students starting in October 2027.

• Applicants who have already applied for a Durham PhD or received an offer can also apply.

• Applicants who have already started their PhD are not eligible.

Application Documents

Applicants are required to submit:

1. A summary CV (maximum 2 pages of A4).

• A short cover letter which details your academic background and experience and explains why you wish to study for a PhD at the Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life (maximum 500 words).

• A PhD proposal (maximum 2000 words) detailing the theory, concepts, and methods of your proposed doctoral research. This should also clearly explain how your research will contribute to one of the four thematic programmes of the Centre: generativity; image and language; synthetic worlds; and being human. Though you may briefly indicate contributions to more than one thematic programme, please focus on one primary thematic programme.

• The degree transcript for your most recent/current degree.

These documents should be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than 4pm on Monday 11 January 2027. Please include in your email:

• Your fee status
• Your Durham application number
• Your identified first supervisor

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life scholarship webpage.