PhD Studentship: Multidisciplinary Research in Artificial Intelligence

University of Nottingham - Science

The Faculty of Science AI Doctoral Training Centre (AI DTC) invites applications from Home students for fully-funded PhD studentships to carry out multidisciplinary research in the world-transforming field of Artificial Intelligence, commencing 1st October 2026.

Each studentship is funded for 42 months and includes a UKRI-rate annual tax‑free stipend to cover living costs (currently £21,805).

The AI DTC is an initiative by the University of Nottingham to develop future researchers and leaders who can address key challenges of the 21st century through foundational and applied AI research. Training and supervision are delivered by a diverse team of researchers from across Arts, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science and Social Sciences.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those who may be underrepresented in AI research. The University of Nottingham is committed to improving accessibility to postgraduate research for students from widening‑participation backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates with non‑traditional or varied educational and professional journeys.

The PhD students will have the opportunity to:

• Choose from a wide choice of AI-related multidisciplinary research projects available, working with world-class academic experts in their fields;
• Benefit from a fully-funded PhD with an attractive stipend to cover living costs;
• Join a multidisciplinary cohort to benefit from peer-to-peer learning and transferable skills development.

Learn more about the programme, available projects, and the application process: nottingham.ac.uk/ComputerScience/Studywithus/Postgraduateresearch/NottinghamDTCinAI.aspx

Entry Requirements:
Applicants are normally expected to hold a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree, or an international equivalent, in a related discipline. All offers will be subject to meeting the University’s standard admissions requirements.

We welcome applicants with diverse academic paths and encourage candidates to highlight any relevant experience, academic, professional, or personal, that has prepared them for doctoral research.

Application Process:

1. Initial informal contact should be made directly with the relevant division or prospective supervisor for the chosen research topic listed in the AI DTC webpage.
2. Following interview and receiving support from the supervisor, applicants should submit a formal application through the MyNottingham system, indicating the supervisor’s name and project title.

Enquiries:

For questions about the studentships or application process, please contact the School of Computer Science Postgraduate Research Administration Team at: ps-cs-pgr@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk

You may also contact prospective supervisors directly.