RePIM Doctoral Network PhD Positions: The RePIM Doctoral Network, part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), is offering 12 fully funded PhD positions aimed at reimagining Public Interest Media. The program collaborates with leading European universities and media organizations to provide interdisciplinary training for future researchers.
Designation
PhD Researcher in Public Interest Media
Table of PhD Positions
| Project Title | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Coping with the challenges of automated content in public interest media | University of Zurich (UZH) | Switzerland |
| Reinventing content for online-first public media | Charles University Prague (CU) | Czechia |
| Quality news bots for public service media | Aalborg University (AAU) | Denmark |
| Object oriented edge-casting using semantic encoding | Aalborg University (AAU) | Denmark |
| Digital infrastructures in the public interest | University of Stavanger (UiS) | Norway |
| Global logics in local contexts | Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) | Belgium |
| Reconfiguring organisational structures | Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) | Belgium |
| Developing sustainability requirements | Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (PLUS) | Austria |
| Regulating Public Interest Media in a platform world | Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (PLUS) | Austria |
| Public support for non-public service media organizations | University of Warsaw (UW) | Poland |
| Reaching the unreachable | Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) | Belgium |
| Audience data management and performance measurement | Tallinn University (TLU) | Estonia |
Research Area
Public Interest Media, Content Innovation, Media Policy, Audience Analysis, and Organisational Change
Location
Various universities across Europe including Switzerland, Czechia, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Austria, Poland, and Estonia.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Must not already hold a doctoral degree.
- Must not have resided or worked in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 36 months.
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Motivated to pursue a doctoral degree.
- Open to international mobility and willing to relocate.
- Strong academic track record and a solid scientific background.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
Description
The RePIM Doctoral Network aims to train PhD researchers to address contemporary challenges in Public Interest Media. Each position offers an interdisciplinary and international training environment, including secondments at partner institutions, workshops, and collaboration with non-academic partners. The positions are fully funded, covering living allowance, mobility allowance, and family allowance (if applicable).
How to Apply
Interested candidates can indicate interest in up to three positions in a single application. Specific instructions for each position can be found in the individual job postings linked above.
Last Date for Apply
31 January 2026, 23:59 CET
