Fully Funded PhD/Doctoral Researchers in Futures Thinking, Health, Technology, Energy, Future Cities and Creativity at Queen's University Belfast Queen's University Belfast in United Kingdom

Queen’s University Belfast is recruiting up to 20 fully funded doctoral researchers for the EU MSCA-funded FORESIGHTERS Doctoral Network.

This is a PhD-level opportunity for prospective international students and Early-Stage Researchers interested in interdisciplinary research across Health, Technology, Energy, Future Cities, and Creativity. Researchers will be based in academic units across the university and will work with non-academic partners on high-impact societal challenges.

The programme emphasizes Futures Thinking and Futures Literacy, alongside advanced doctoral training through the Thomas Moran Graduate School. It is designed to build research careers and develop skills for anticipating change, using multiple possible futures, and contributing to sustainable, diverse, and equitable research environments.

Funding includes a fully funded doctoral package with full tuition support and a salaried researcher position for 3.5 years. The post does not mention a waiver, but it does clearly state full funding.

Queen’s University Belfast is a leading UK research-intensive university and the programme welcomes applicants from under-represented groups in academia, with reasonable adjustments available during selection and throughout the role.

Interested applicants should review the programme website for the key eligibility criteria and application instructions. An information webinar is also advertised, with webinars on 10 June.