PhD Studentships in Computer Science, Information Technology and Software Engineering

Please quote reference:  PhD Studentships in Computer Science, Information Technology and Software Engineering
3 year, fully funded Studentship

Available from 1^st October 2025

The School of Computing & Communications invites applications for full-time PhD studentships starting on 1st October 2025. Project proposals are sought in the following areas:

• Interaction design
• Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing
• Next generation multimedia and networking technologies
• Software engineering and design
• Critical information studies
• Technology and education

A list of project topics and potential supervisors can be found online at: https://www.open.ac.uk/stem/computing-and-communications/phd-students/current-phd-studentships

You are strongly advised to identify a potential project and supervisor before submitting a formal application.

The studentships are internally funded, and open to both home and international students. These studentships are for three years and cover tuition fees, a stipend (£19,237 per annum) and an annual research allowance. These studentships are awarded competitively, following a round of interviews which we expect to be held in February 2025. 

The successful candidates will be based at The Open University’s campus in Milton Keynes, which combines a friendly and flexible working environment with exceptional research and computing facilities. 

How to apply 

Please review the list of project topics and get in touch with the named contact to get more information and support with developing your project proposal. For detailed information on how to apply, go to: http://www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/research-degrees/how-to-apply/mphil-and-phd-application-process

If you have a question about these studentships, please contact the Postgraduate Admission Tutor at: Email: stem-cc-phd@open.ac.uk / Phone: +44 (0)1908 654762

All applications will be assessed as to their quality, fit with The Open University’s research priorities, and the availability of supervisors in the relevant field.

Closing date: 17:00 (UK time) on Friday 24th January 2025

Interviews: To be held online in February 2025.

Equal Opportunity is University Policy