Applications are invited for 11 full-time Doctoral Candidate posts as part of the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Doctoral Network EUARTHURS: European Arthurs, Medieval to Modern Ref: 101226326 (2026–30).

These posts form part of a major EU-funded international programme involving partners in Wales, Iceland, Italy, the Netherlands, France and the SERI (Swiss government)-funded partner in Switzerland. The network will appoint 11 Doctoral Candidates across six universities, beginning in Autumn 2026. Each project is pre-defined and contributes to one of the network’s methodological strands:

• materiality (manuscripts, early printed books, monumental art).
• mediality (post‑medieval scholarship, editorial history, critical theory, music and theatre

EUARTHURS Doctoral Project Descriptions & Requirements

For details of the project descriptions and their specific requirements, please see this page. 

Applicants are encouraged list up to four (4) projects by order of preference in their application.

Applications for the 2 EUARTHURS positions at the University of Iceland (including as second, third, or fourth preference) should be submitted via a separate link. To apply for Doctoral Project 7, please find more information here. To apply Doctoral Project 8, please find more information here.

Applications for the 2 EUARTHURS positions at the University of Clermont Auvergne (including as second, third, or fourth preference) should be submitted via a separate link. Please see this page for details of Doctoral Project 10. Please see this page for details of Doctoral Project 11.

Applications for all remaining EUARTHURS positions are to be made centrally via Bangor University, although colleagues will be employed and based in their respective countries.

To ensure your application is processed and meets the MSCA eligibility criteria, please follow this two-step process. Both steps must be completed by the deadline (4 May 2026, 24:00 GMT).

Step 1: Eligibility & Project Preference Form:
Complete the digital application form here. This form captures your residency history for the MSCA Mobility Rule and allows you to rank your top project preferences.

Step 2: Supporting Documents:
Please email your application documents as a single, consolidated PDF file to: euarthurs@bangor.ac.uk. Your PDF should include your letter of motivation, degree transcripts/ certificates, letter of recommendation, and evidence of language skills.

Email Subject Line & File Naming Convention:
To ensure your documents are correctly filed, please use the following format for your email subject and your PDF filename:
EUARTHURS_Application_[First Name]_[Last Name]_DC[Number of First Choice] (Example: EUARTHURS_Application_John_Smith_DC04)

Where to apply

Website https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ctsJgj7FLf

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

For details of the project descriptions and their specific requirements, please see this page. 

Specific Requirements

Eligibility & Requirements:

• MA Degree: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field by the time of enrollment. Candidates currently completing their MA are encouraged to apply.
• MSCA Mobility Rule: Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting host institution for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.
• Experience: Candidates must be « Doctoral Candidates » (not already in possession of a doctoral degree).

Additional Information

Benefits

Salary & Benefits:

• Gross Living Allowance: €4,010/ month (base rate before country-specific coefficients)
• Mobility Allowance: €710/ month
  • This is a flat rate and is not subject to the country correction coefficient
• Family Allowance: €660/ month.
  • Subject to eligibility (marriage/equivalent relationship or children at the time of recruitment)

Selection process

The following documents must accompany the application:

• Letter of motivation indicating the project preference, accompanied by a description of the relevant work and research experience relevant to the chosen topic
• Certificates of Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree(s), with an official English translation if issued in a different language
• Letters of recommendation from at least one main supervisor/ programme director who has direct knowledge of the applicant¿s preparation and experience
• Evidence of fluency in English (IELTS test score of 6.5 or higher, TOEFL equivalent, or experience of studying/ working in an English-speaking environment)
• Evidence of language skills relevant to the project applied for

All applications will be answered, and applicants will be informed of the outcome once a decision has been made.

Additional comments

Contract Duration:

• 3 Years (36 months), ideally starting from 30 September 2026 (subject to institutional variations)

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available2Company/InstituteBangor UniversityCountryUnited KingdomCityBangorPostal CodeLL57 2DGStreetCollege Road

Source : Euraxess