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PhD in Social Robotics & Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)

Doctoral research investigating conversational AI for assistive elderly care robots, trust dynamics in autonomous systems, and ethical robotics.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: First-class or upper second-class master's degree in computer science, robotics, or cognitive science
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Doctoral research proposal (max 2,500 words), academic CV, and writing sample
Recommendation letters: 2 academic referee reports

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full faculty studentship covering £19,668 annual tax-free stipend and full tuition fees for 3 years
Application fee: £0
Tuition / joining costs: £0 (Fully funded PhD studentship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 30, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Facts reflect official Middlesex University London documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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