14 Fully Funded PhD Positions in Ageing, Digitalisation, and Society (Digi4Age Doctoral Network, Europe)

The Digi4Age Doctoral Network, funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action programme of the European Union, is offering 14 fully funded PhD positions across leading European universities and research institutes. This prestigious network aims to train a new generation of researchers at the intersection of ageing and digitalisation, focusing on impactful, interdisciplinary research that addresses the challenges and opportunities of digital societies for older individuals. PhD candidates will join a vibrant, international consortium including LUT University (Finland), University Rey Juan Carlos (Spain), Open University of the Netherlands, Lithuanian Center for Social Sciences, Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (Austria), and TU Dortmund University (Germany). The research areas span social sciences, humanities, business, health sciences, and care research, with topics such as datafied care relations, care ethics for AI, digital well-being in old age, digitalisation and healthy ageing, older workers and AI, financial technologies in the silver economy, e-commerce, technological economy of ageing, digital ageism, ICT perceptions, digital inclusion, and digital social security in old age. Successful applicants will benefit from a fully funded 3–4 year PhD position, competitive MSCA salary (4010 EUR/month plus allowances), social security, research funding, and extensive training in cutting-edge methods. The programme includes international secondments, interdisciplinary supervision, career development support, and participation in spring schools and seminar series. The network is committed to diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants regardless of race, nationality, religion, age, gender identity, or disability. Eligibility requirements include a master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., sociology, political science, social work, business, health sciences, or economics), compliance with the MSCA mobility rule, not holding a doctoral degree, and proficiency in English. Applicants must submit a motivation letter, CV, degree certificate or transcript, a scientific text in English, and an essay for each position applied for. The application deadline is March 30, 2026, with the programme starting on October 1, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the Digi4Age website or contact the coordination team at [email protected]. This is an exceptional opportunity for motivated candidates to contribute to research that shapes the future of ageing and digital societies, working alongside leading European experts in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.