Up to 10 fully funded 4-year PhD scholarships in Computing Science and Psychology with Integrated Study available for September 2022 entry
The SOCIAL AI Centre for Doctoral Training at the University of Glasgow offers a fully-funded four-year PhD in Computing Science and Psychology with Integrated Study, aligned with 14 international industry partners, to train the next generation of experts in Artificial Social Intelligence.
Benefits of joining the programme:
• a unique first year training programme, including taught courses and cohort building events
• a three-year research project supported by a generous conference/travel fund and further researcher developments
• opportunities to enhance research and professional skills through leadership programmes, outreach events, summer schools and student-led workshops
• internship opportunities with industry partners in the UK and overseas
• diverse future career paths in AI-driven interactive technologies across areas such as healthcare, education, law enforcement, and more
Funding & Eligibility
Funding is available to cover tuition fees for UK Home applicants and a stipend at the Research Council rate (£15,840 for Session 2022/23). To be classed as a Home applicant, candidates must meet the following criteria:
• be a UK National (meeting residency requirements), or
• have settled status, or
• have pre-settled status (meeting residency requirements), or
• have indefinite leave to remain or enter.
There are a limited number of international studentships available to exceptional candidates who do not meet the UK Home status mentioned above.
Applicants must have or expect to obtain the equivalent of a 1st or 2:1 degree in any subject relevant to the CDT including, but not limited to, computing science, psychology, linguistics, mathematics, sociology, engineering, physics, etc.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
The CDT champions EDI, believing that this is the way to increase research productivity and quality and to enhance societal and economic impact. Likewise, the University of Glasgow and our external partners are fully committed to EDI principles. They offer funding to support applications from under-represented backgrounds, childcare support for conference attendance, flexible working for carers and promote a work-life balance.
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How to Apply Applications must be submitted through the University of Glasgow online application system. Please read through the application instructions by clicking the button below. You will be required to submit a cover letter, CV, two references and your transcript/degree certificate, and to select three projects you would like to apply for. |