PhD Positions in Media and Communication: The Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism at Charles University in Prague invites applications for PhD positions supported by scholarships in its English-language PhD program in Media and Communication Studies for the academic year 2026.
PhD Positions in Media and Communication Studies at Charles University
Designation
PhD Research Positions
| Research Area | Proposed Supervisor |
|---|---|
| 1. Post-structuralist Communication Studies | Nico Carpentier, nico.carpentier@fsv.cuni.cz |
| 2. Analyzing the Impact of Strategic Communication on Public Health | Denisa Hejlová, denisa.hejlova@fsv.cuni.cz |
| 3. Marketing Communication and Tobacco Control | Denisa Hejlová, denisa.hejlova@fsv.cuni.cz |
| 4. Politainment as a part of Strategic Communication | Marcela Konrádová, marcela.konradova@fsv.cuni.cz |
| 5. Concepts of National Identity in Europe and the World | Ulrike Notarp, ulrike.notarp@fsv.cuni.cz |
| 6. Sustainability in Intercultural Communication | Ulrike Notarp, ulrike.notarp@fsv.cuni.cz |
| 7. Experience of a Marginalised Group with a Contemporary Media Phenomenon | Markéta Supa, marketa.supa@fsv.cuni.cz |
| 8. AI Experience of University Students | Markéta Supa, marketa.supa@fsv.cuni.cz |
| 9. The Para-Social Relationships and Experiences of Youth | Tereza Javornícky Brumovská, tereza.javornicky.brumovska@fsv.cuni.cz |
| 10. Communication, Democracy and Struggle | Vaia Doudaki, vaia.doudaki@fsv.cuni.cz |
Research Area
- Media and Communication Studies
Location
- Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field. A strong interest in research topics related to communication studies is essential.
Description
These PhD positions explore diverse topics within the realm of media and communication studies, including post-structuralism, public health communication, tobacco marketing, politainment, national identity, intercultural communication, marginalized group experiences, AI technologies, parasocial relationships, and democracy. Each project is supervised by experienced faculty members and offers an opportunity to contribute to significant academic discourse.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications using the online application system, which will be available from January 1 to April 30, 2026. The motivation letter should express interest in a specific PhD project and include a developed proposal. Detailed instructions can be found on the Institute’s website, including a downloadable dissertation project proposal form.
For general inquiries, please contact the Centre of PhD Studies at cds.iksz@fsv.cuni.cz. For questions related to specific projects, reach out to the proposed supervisors.
Last Date to Apply
- April 30, 2026
