Researcher in Computer Sciences

University of Nottingham

Institution: University of Nottingham – Faculty of Science AI Doctoral Training Centre
Location: UK
Reference: SCI3058
Closing Date: Sunday, 19 April 2026
Start Date: 1st October 2026
Duration: 42 months
Funding: Fully funded with annual UKRI tax-free stipend (£21,805) – Home students only

Programme Overview

The AI Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) at the University of Nottingham trains future leaders in foundational and applied AI research through a multidisciplinary cohort-based approach.

PhD studentships offer:

  • Choice of AI-related multidisciplinary research projects across Arts, Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences.

  • Fully-funded PhD with tax-free stipend.

  • Participation in a cohort-based program, providing peer-to-peer learning and transferable skills development.

  • Supervision by world-class academic experts in AI and related disciplines.

Entry Requirements

  • Normally a 2:1 Bachelor or Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

  • Admission is subject to University requirements.

Application Process

  1. Informal application directly to the division or supervisor of the chosen project.

  2. Post-interview formal application via the MyNottingham system, specifying supervisor name and project title.

  3. Inquiries: ps-cs-pgr@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk or contact the supervisor directly.

This PhD is ideal for students wanting to work at the intersection of AI and multidisciplinary research, in a fully-funded, cohort-based training environment.

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