Fully Funded PhD in Human Performance and Wellbeing in Space Explorations
Fully funded PhD opportunity at the
University of Leicester
through the
Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space
.
This project focuses on
human performance and wellbeing in space explorations
, with interests spanning
human factors
,
organisational behaviour
,
organisational psychology
,
management studies
,
cognitive processes
, and
user-centred design
. The project invites proposals on how people adapt, cooperate, and perform in isolated, confined, and hostile space environments, including the role of integrated technology, psychosocial concerns, stress, fatigue, trust, and support systems.
The PhD is co-supervised by
Professor Ana Cristina Costa
(University of Leicester School of Business) and
Dr Genovefa Kefalidou
(School of Computer Science). The Centre is based at
Space Park Leicester
and is part of a wider interdisciplinary programme linking arts, humanities, social sciences, and space-related research.
Funding:
4 years of full tuition fees plus a 4-year UKRI-rate stipend. For 2026/27, the stipend is
£21,805 per year
paid monthly.
Eligibility:
UK and international applicants may apply. Applicants should have a UK 2:1 bachelor’s degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject and a master’s degree. University of Leicester English language requirements apply.
Deadline:
2 July 2026.
Start date:
21 September 2026.
How to apply:
Apply via the University of Leicester portal, select September 2026, complete the Research Proposal Form, and upload your CV, personal statement, transcripts, degree certificates, English evidence if needed, referee details/letters, and proposal form. Use the funding reference
SoB Costa Leverhulme
.
