How to Apply
Application Process
Within this programme, PhD applicants will work with named researchers across the relevant disciplines on a proposal that fits within the overall programme. Applicants should have a good honours degree (normally at least a 2.1 or equivalent in a relevant subject - which will include physics, maths, computer science as well as law, social science and the humanities), preferably also a Masters qualification, and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary approaches.
Outlines of the Research Proposals are posted within the Projects section. Applicants are strongly advised to make contact with their potential supervisor to develop their ideas about how they would contribute to the proposed project. The application should detail the particular contribution that the potential doctoral scholar would make to the proposed project, how this would fit into the wider themes of the programme.
For any additional information, please contact us at linas@qub.ac.uk.
All applications should be made through the Queen's Portal (below) and directed to the School where the Primary Supervisor is based.
Autumn 2025 Start
Your application must be clearly marked as LINAS25 to ensure consideration for funding.
On the Funding step of the Application form, you will be asked to indicate how you intend to fund your chosen course.
If you wish to be considered for LINAS funding, you need to first select 'I wish to be considered by funding administered by Queen's' and then add your selection of the available funding options in a pop-up box.
Please select ‘Leverhulme Interdisciplinary Network on Algorithmic Solutions Doctoral Training Programme (LINAS)’
Application Deadline
The LINAS Doctoral Training Programme has several fully funded three-year studentships for PhD study available for October 2025 start. The deadline for applications is 31 January 2025.
Closing date: 31 January 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 11 February 2025
Completing your Application
- All applicants must provide an up-to-date CV; this should be uploaded to the Admissions Portal as a separate document*
- All applicants are required to provide a 2000 word (maximum) statement, specifically detailing how they would contribute to the proposed project and the interdisciplinary aspects of the LINAS programme
- Applicants wishing to propose an interdisciplinary PhD topic of their own, that aligns with one or more of the LINAS priority themes, must upload a 2000 word research proposal that describes the topic as a separate document.* This research proposal must clearly identify a potential supervisory team and which of the themes it relates to
*Please note that only one document can be uploaded. You must combine your CV and Research Proposal into one document (word or PDF).
LINAS Academic Team
LINAS Programme lead and PI : Prof John Morison
AI, Social Justice and Public Decision-Making coordination: Dr Sandra Scott-Hayward
Science, Governability and Society coordination: Prof Mauro Paternostro