King's College London is offering several fully funded PhD studentships in the Arts & Humanities for entry in October 2026. These prestigious opportunities are open across a range of research areas, including Digital Humanities, Film and Media Studies, Art and Technology, and African Creativity. The studentships are designed to support outstanding candidates with a passion for research and a commitment to advancing knowledge in their chosen fields.

King’s-Ramón Areces Foundation PhD Scholarships support candidates with Spanish nationality for full-time doctoral study in Digital Humanities. The award covers full international tuition fees, an annual stipend (£22,780 including London Weighting Allowance), a research training and support grant, and a return airfare between London and Madrid. Applicants must hold a relevant university degree and meet English language requirements. The application deadline is 13 February 2026.

Critical Approaches to the History of East and Southeast Asian Contributions in the British Screen Industry is a collaborative doctoral award with the British Film Institute (BFI) and BEATS, focusing on the contributions of East and Southeast Asian creatives in the UK screen sector. The project is supervised by Dr Wing-Fai Leung and Professor Jeanette Steemers in the Department of Cultural, Media and Creative Industries. The studentship is open to UK-based applicants and covers full tuition, stipend, research training, and additional allowances. Applicants should have relevant academic or professional experience and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Beyond Engagement: Measuring Creative R&D, Audience Impact and Innovation in Art and Technology is a collaborative doctoral award from ADAPT-AI, in partnership with the Serpentine. This project explores the intersection of creative technologies, audiences, and AI, and is suitable for candidates interested in digital humanities, creative industries, and innovation.

African Creativity Beyond Borders Prize Programme offers four fully funded PhD scholarships for research on African creativity, heritage, and diasporic networks. One studentship is available to international applicants. The award covers tuition, stipend, and research support for four years. Applicants should have academic qualifications in relevant fields and a strong interest in African creativity and intercultural dialogue. The application process requires submission of a CV, academic transcripts, personal statement, research proposal, and references via King's Apply.

All studentships require applicants to identify and contact a potential supervisor, prepare a research proposal, and submit a complete application by the deadline. For detailed eligibility criteria, funding information, and application instructions, visit the respective programme webpages. These opportunities are ideal for candidates seeking to advance research in digital humanities, media studies, art and technology, and African studies at a world-leading institution.