PhD Opportunities
✦ PhD Opportunities – USC Electrical & Computer Engineering (Fall 2026)
Type: PhD Opportunities | Deadline: 15 December 2025
USC ECE is recruiting PhD students for research in foundation models, reinforcement learning, AI interpretability and safety, mathematical foundations of AI, and related innovative topics starting Fall 2026.
✦ MA, PhD, and Postdoctoral Opportunities – TECI Lab, Simon Fraser University (Fall 2026)
Type: MA, PhD, and Postdoctoral Opportunities | Deadline: Not specified (see prospective student page for application timelines)
The TECI Lab at Simon Fraser University is recruiting strong candidates for MA, PhD, and Postdoctoral positions to conduct design-oriented research on child–computer interaction and technical innovations supporting children’s development, with applicants expected to have strong academic backgrounds and relevant experience in HCI, design, psychology, computing, or related fields.
✦ 4 Funded PhD Studentships – AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award, Sheffield Hallam University
Type: PhD Studentships | Deadline: 22 January 2026
Sheffield Hallam University’s Creative Industries Institute is offering four fully funded PhD studentships starting in autumn 2026 for outstanding candidates in arts and humanities, aligned with one of its PhD programmes.
✦ PhD Openings – Georgia Tech Digital Media Program
Type: PhD. APPLICANTS | Deadline: 8 December 2025
Seeking PhD students interested in ethics and values in technology design, technology non-use and resistance, urban transit imaginaries, or oral histories of early tech workers within the Digital Media program at Georgia Tech.
✦ PI Scholarship – Trinity Research Doctorate Award 2026-27 (Trinity College Dublin, Sociology)
Type: Joint Student | Deadline: 26 January 2026
Recruiting a PhD applicant (first/upper-second bachelor’s; ideally Master’s) to jointly apply for a competitive TCD scholarship in quantitative or mixed-methods research on social inequality in child well-being, mental health, and education.
RA Opportunities
✦ Evidence Briefing for Environmental Practitioners (Fully Remote, UK-Based)
Type: Researcher (Grade 7.3) | Deadline: 3 December 2025
Summary: Two-month, fully remote UK-based research position (£23.81/hr, approx. 30 hrs/week, 5 January–27 February 2026) to conduct academic, practice and policy literature reviews and contribute writing towards an evidence briefing for environmental practitioners.
Conferences & Calls for Papers
✦ LSE Joint Sessions on Critical Europe (ECR + PhD)
Type: Conference / Call for Papers | Date: 26–27 Feb 2026 (London)
📩 J.R.Lypp@lse.ac.uk
✦ 41st ISSN Conference (Aarhus, Denmark)
Type: Conference / Call for Papers | Date: 4–6 June 2026 | Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
✦ Global Perspectives: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Education (BERA)
Hosted by Leeds Beckett University, this BERA event invites abstracts focusing on EDI in education from global perspectives.
Type: Conference / Call for Papers | Date: 25 June 2026 | Deadline: 24 December 2025
✦ BERA Conference 2026 — Call for Abstracts
The annual flagship BERA Conference will be held at the University of Manchester, welcoming research across all areas of education.
Type: Conference / Call for Papers | Date: 8–10 September 2026 | Deadline: 31 January 2026
Career Growth
Type: Research Fellow | Deadline: 5 December 2025
Full-time postdoctoral Research Fellow position on the ACES project, combining neuroscience, psychology, and education to study how arts-based experiences affect adolescents’ creativity and socio-emotional outcomes in Singapore, with a strong emphasis on EEG-based data collection and quantitative analysis.
✦ Reader or Professor in Chinese Studies (AC2219) — University of St Andrews
Type: Academic Job | Deadline: 19 January 2026
The School of Modern Languages invites applications for the position of Reader or Professor in its Department of Chinese. Candidates must have an international research reputation in Chinese language, literary, and cultural studies, including a proven track record of securing significant grant funding and leading high-quality externally funded research projects.
✦ OECD Internship Programme 2026
Type: Internship (In-person, Hybrid, Remote) | Deadline: Check website
The OECD has officially opened its 2026 Internship Programme, inviting global students to gain professional experience in policy research, governance, economics, public administration, and international development. Positions are available in-person in Paris, with hybrid and remote options.
✦ Faculty Positions (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors) Qatar University
Type:Academic Job | Deadline: Rolling
Qatar University is regularly recruiting assistant, associate, and full professors across a wide range of disciplines, including business, engineering, science, education, law, and health. The university seeks qualified professionals to join their academic community in Doha, offering various opportunities for teaching and research.
✦ United Nations System Opportunities (UNEP, UNICEF, UN Women, Secretariat)
Type: Internship | Deadline: Various
A selection of current internship and job opportunities across various UN agencies, suitable for students, recent graduates, and professionals looking to start a career in international development and policy.
Application Links:
- UN Secretariat: inspira.un.org
- UN Volunteers: unv.org
- General UN Careers: careersInspira.un.org
✦ ACES Project (Neuroscience, Psychology & Education) National Institute of Education (NIE)
Type: Research Fellow / Post-Doc | Start: Open Call
The Office for Research at NIE is recruiting a Research Fellow for the “Arts for Cultivating Creativity, Emotional and Social outcomes (ACES)” project. This study explores the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and education, specifically focusing on how arts-based experiences and programs optimize creativity and socio-emotional outcomes in adolescents.
Type: Research, Policy, and/or Communications | Deadline: Various
The organisation often has opportunities for people who are committed to advancing educational opportunity and social well-being to join their team.
✦ Tsinghua Amgen Scholars Program 2026
Type: Fully Funded Internship | Deadline: 15 March 2026
Dates of Internship in China: 4th June to 6th August, 2026
This program is for students to conduct research in a Tsinghua University Lab and gain experience in the sciences.
✦ Environmental Evidence Briefing
Type: Short-term Research Assistant | Working period: 5 Jan – 27 Feb 2026
A researcher is needed for a two-month project to conduct an academic, practice, and policy literature review and contribute writing towards an evidence briefing for environmental practitioners.
✦ Evidence-Based Educational Practice HEDCO Institute
Type: Post-Doctoral Scholar | Deadline: 5 January 2026
The HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice is recruiting Post-Doctoral Scholars to join their team. Principal responsibilities include participating in knowledge mobilization activities and collaborating on evidence synthesis research projects.
✦Sociology and Social Policy in the University of Leeds
Type: Teaching Fellow | Deadline: check website
The University of Leeds is seeking a Teaching Fellow to deliver exceptional student experiences within a top-ranked Russell Group University. This role involves providing effective and innovative teaching across all levels of undergraduate and taught postgraduate programs.
Funding & Scholarships
✦ Fully Funded PhD Fellowship in Development Studies at OsloMet!
Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), Norway’s third-largest and most urban university, is offering a fully funded PhD fellowship in Development Studies!
📌 Key Details:
– Location: Oslo, Norway 🇳🇴
– Start Date: 1 September 2026
– Application Deadline: 1 December 2025
– Salary: NOK 550,800 per year (with pension benefits)
📌 How to Apply:
Applications must include a project proposal (max 10 pages), CV, diplomas, and transcripts.
✦ 2025/26 SGSSS Student-Led Open Competition
Type: PhD Studentship Competition | Deadline: Varies by institution
Now open for eligible candidates; full timeline, guidance, criteria, and webinar information available.
✦ Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships
Type: PhD Studentship | Opens: November 2025 | Deadline: 6 March 2026
✦ PhD Fellowship in Development Studies OsloMet (Oslo Metropolitan University)
Type: PhD Fellowship | Start: Check Website
The Department of International Studies and Interpreting at OsloMet is offering a PhD Fellowship in Development Studies. The position is designed for candidates wishing to pursue a doctoral degree within the field of development studies, contributing to the department’s research environment.
✦ AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards (WRoCAH) — Sheffield Hallam University
Type: PhD Scholarship | Start: Open (2026/27 Entry)
Sheffield Hallam University is inviting applications for the AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards (DLA) through the White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities (WRoCAH). These prestigious awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year and provide funding for doctoral research across the arts and humanities disciplines.
✦ Fully Funded PhD in Digital Media——Georgia Institute of Technology
Type: PhD Scholarship | Deadline: 8 December 2025
The PhD in Digital Media at Georgia Tech provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in advanced research at the intersection of humanities and technology. Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are currently open. Applicants should prepare their materials, including portfolios and transcripts, for the upcoming deadline.
Funding opportunities highlights
· British Academy Publish a British Academy Monograph [thebritishacademy.ac.uk]. 04/02/2026, 14/07/2026.
· British Academy Publishing in the ‘Proceedings of the British Academy’ [thebritishacademy.ac.uk]. 04/02/2026, 14/07/2026.
· European Institute of Innovation & Technology EIT Community New European Bauhaus Catalyser (NEB) [neb.eitcommunity.eu]. 19/01/2026.
· HORIZON-RAISE-2026-01-03 MSCA Horizontal call – AI in science Doctoral Networks [ec.europa.eu]. Pre-announcement. 24/11/2026.
· HORIZON-RAISE-2027-01-01/02 Horizontal call – AI in science [ec.europa.eu]. RIA. Pre-announcement. 02/02/2027.
· EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships round seven [ukri.org]. Pre-announcement.
· European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation (Eu-SPRI Forum) Early Career Researcher [euspri-forum.eu]. 11/11/2025.
· Leverhulme Trust Leverhulme Centenary Doctoral Scholarships [leverhulme.ac.uk]. 06/03/2026
· Microsoft Research Fellowship [microsoft.com]. 02/12/2025.
· Nuffield Foundation Strategic Fund [nuffieldfoundation.org]. 16/03/2026.
· Rothschild Foundation Europe Postdoctoral Fellowships [rothschildfoundation.eu]. 13/01/2026.
· University of Manchester SALC -School of Arts, Languages and Cultures PhD Studentships. 12/01/2026.
· University of Manchester Social Responsibility in the Curriculum Competition. 24/11/2025.
· Wenner-Gren Foundation Fejos Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ethnographic Film [wennergren.org]. 01/05/2026.
· Wenner-Gren Foundation Global Initiatives Grants [wennergren.org]. 15/05/2026.
Opportunities for international partnerships
· HORIZON-RAISE-2026-01-03 MSCA Horizontal call – AI in science Doctoral Networks [ec.europa.eu]. Pre-announcement. 24/11/2026.
· HORIZON-RAISE-2027-01-01/02 Horizontal call – AI in science [ec.europa.eu]. RIA. Pre-announcement. 02/02/2027.
Visiting opportunities
✦ Simon and Hallsworth Visiting Professorships
Deadline: 3 December 2025
Nominations for Visiting Professors for 2026/27 are now being accepted. Visiting Professorships are intended to enable eminent scholars with an international reputation to visit the University to assist in its research and teaching.
Global Community & Events
✦ Winter Sharing Series 1 – GPEDU Mental Health Sharing Series
Date: 9 December 2025 (13:00–14:30 UK Time)
Finding Your Own Pace: Supporting International PhD Students’ Mental Health and Well-Being.
Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAHYWvb_qqc-kYkJLGTEgjE2CKEYS_TYwdY_1trAIAkXhfBQ/viewform
✦ Roundtable Discussion: Crossroads of Global Education: Staying, Working, or Returning Home? – GPEDU
Date: 11 December 2025 (3-4 pm UK Time)
Hybrid Format: in-person and online, with the Zoom link to be announced before the event.
Event Focus: Brings together international Master’s and PhD students to explore diverse post-graduation pathways and reflect on identity, belonging, and future directions through dialogue and experience-sharing.
Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAHYWvb_qqc-kYkJLGTEgjE2CKEYS_TYwdY_1trAIAkXhfBQ/viewform
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