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PhD studentship: 3D digital technologies and AI for developing community-led conservation strategies of heritage buildings at risk
Do you have an Architectural Degree? Are you curious about how digital technologies can enhance our critical approaches towards the conservation of built heritage, especially in the context of disasters? Do you have a PhD research proposal related to this topic, or can you develop one this month? If the answer is yes to these questions, then this PhD funding opportunity for the programme of Architecture Design (Social Science) might be for you.We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and resourceful PhD student, to contribute to the generation of new knowledge on the topic of 3D digital technologies and AI for developing community-led conservation strategies of heritage buildings at risk. This exciting opportunity is based within the Architecture Culture Tectonics Research Group, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham, which conducts cutting-edge research on the documentation and conservation of built heritage using advanced recording technologies, among other topics. You will have the opportunity to experience a great research environment, with several ongoing international research projects and state-of-the-art equipment and software, including 3D laser scanning and photogrammetry, available for you to carry out your studies.
Supervisory team: Dr Nils Jäger and Dr Bernadette Devilat, Assistant Professors from the Digital Technologies and Architecture cluster. Bernadette's expertise is in digital technologies for the conservation of heritage areas affected by earthquakes, with case studies from Chile and India. Nils’ expertise is in artificial intelligence applied to architectural design, human-building interaction, digitally-driven adaptive architecture, personal data, mental health and wellbeing, and theories of embodiment.
What is the funding for: full fees and a monthly stipend for 42 months, starting in October 2026, subject to the excellence of the candidate and the proposal.
Deadline: 11.59 pm on Wednesday, the 25th of February 2026. Late proposals for this funding will not be considered.
Requisites: 1st or a 2:1 in Architecture and an English qualification of 6.5 in IELTS (no less than 6.0 in each element). Other requirements are listed in the programme description. More information and how to apply here:
NOTE: If you cannot make this deadline, please remember that we are always open to receiving PhD applications using other funding sources. Funding opportunities from the University of Nottingham, like this one, are usually available at this time each year. Areas of research can be wider, not limited to Architecture, and for all the PhD programmes we offer.