Tampere University invites applications for 1–2 postdoctoral researcher positions in the field of literary studies and the philosophy of literature, as part of the Centre of Excellence in Meliorist Philosophy of Suffering (MePhiS, 2026–2033). The research team, led by Professor Sari Kivistö, focuses on 'Suffering and Meliorism in Literature and the Philosophy of Literature' and is funded by the Research Council of Finland. The team is hosted by the Faculty of Social Sciences at Tampere Universit...

Tampere University invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position in the field of Suffering and Meliorism in Literature and the Philosophy of Literature, as part of the Centre of Excellence on the Meliorist Philosophy of Suffering (MePhiS, 2026–2033). This research group, led by Professor Sari Kivistö and funded by the Research Council of Finland, is hosted by the Faculty of Social Sciences at Tampere University. The position is fixed-term for 2 years, starting in January or February 20...

The Class of Language at the Graduate School Language & Literature, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich), offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment for doctoral research in linguistics and language sciences. The program is designed to provide a research-oriented and systematically structured curriculum, complemented by individual and intensive supervision from faculty members across a broad spectrum of linguistic disciplines. Doctoral candidates benefit from a vibrant aca...

The Translation and Culture (TRACE) research group at Ghent University is offering a four-year, full-time PhD fellowship in Translation Studies. This predoctoral fellowship is designed for candidates interested in pursuing a doctoral dissertation focused on translation between English and Spanish, in either direction. The position encourages applicants to propose research projects that may engage with areas such as philosophy, the novel of ideas (from the twentieth century onwards), film and ide...

Ghent University invites applications for a full-time doctoral fellowship in the Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication, specifically within the French Linguistics section. The successful candidate will conduct original doctoral research leading to a dissertation and may participate in teaching activities. The research focus is on contemporary French-language media and their representations of potential future (geo)political conflicts, with an emphasis on argumentative practic...

The Leverhulme Unit for the Design of Cities of the Future (LUDeC) at Manchester Metropolitan University offers a transdisciplinary doctoral programme that integrates the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences to address contemporary urban challenges. The programme encourages collaboration across disciplines, such as artists working with sociologists, historians with designers, and literary scholars with geographers, to foster a co-creative approach to urban design. LUDeC aims to promote a more h...

Birmingham City University (BCU) is offering six fully funded PhD studentships for UK/Home Students through the Doctoral Landscape Awards, an AHRC-funded initiative designed to foster a vibrant and inclusive doctoral research culture in the arts and humanities. The scheme supports professional and personal development for doctoral researchers, providing access to expert supervision, interdisciplinary training, cohort events, and facilities across BCU and a regional hub of seven universities in t...

King's College London is offering the Harold Moody Postgraduate Research Studentships for the 2026/27 academic year, providing full funding for Black UK residents to pursue a PhD in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Social Science & Public Policy, or King's Business School. The scheme, named after King's alumnus and civil activist Dr Harold Moody, aims to support Black British students who are eligible for home fees. Five studentships are available, each covering full tuition fees, an annual UKR...

[Fully-funded PhD scholarship for up to four years, corresponding to 100% of the net salary of an AAP staff member with the same family circumstances. The exact amount is determined by Ghent University’s HR Department, based on family status and seniority. Fellowships are exempt from personal income tax. Additional financial support for conference and workshop attendance. Staff benefits include training, 36 days annual leave, bridge days, bicycle allowance, and eco vouchers.] Ghent University is...