Aston University’s Engineering Management Department is offering a fully funded PhD opportunity focused on the transition to a post-growth economy. The project, titled "Navigating the Post-Growth Transition: A Cross-Sectoral Analysis of Integrated Intelligence Pathways," aims to develop a novel 'Integrated Intelligence' framework that combines artificial intelligence and human cognition. The goal is to create practical pathways for future business models that support sustainability and alternative economic paradigms.

The PhD will be supervised by Ahmet Onur Ağca, Lecturer in Supply Chain & Operations Management, and Evanthia Thanou. The research will appeal to candidates interested in alternative economics, behavioural science, AI applications for sustainability, and innovative business models. The successful applicant will join a vibrant academic environment at Aston University in the United Kingdom.

The studentship is open to both UK and international applicants and provides full tuition coverage plus a stipend at the UKRI rate. The project is set to begin in October 2026, with an application deadline of January 12, 2026. Applicants should have a strong academic background in a relevant field and a passion for the project’s themes. For more information and to apply, visit the provided link.