PhD in Social Sciences

ADAPT-AI is a doctoral training programme at King's College London (in conjunction with London South Bank University and Guildhall School of Music & Drama) exploring how audiences experience and engage with creative technologies and AI. The programme involves partnerships with cultural venues (Serpentine Arts Technologies, Southbank Centre, Barbican Immersive) and offers training in machine learning, extended reality, ethical audience analysis, and inclusive participation methods. Funding covers full tuition, an annual UKRI stipend (£22,780 incl LWA for 2025/26), research training and support, access to facilities, and conference/workshop opportunities. Funding is for 3.5 years full time (7 years part time). Start date October 2026; funding starts 1 October 2026. Application deadline 13 February 2026. Shortlisting, interviews, and outcomes dates specified.