semantic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 36 semantic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

ESRC WGSSS PhD studentship in linguistics: Teacher training in oracy and vocabulary development in primary schools in Wales

Cardiff University Cardiff School of English, Communication and Philosophy

The School of English, Communication and Philosophy at Cardiff University is delighted to offer a fully funded Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentship starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Pons-Sanz, Dr K Jones

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Autonomous Reconfiguration, Deployment, and Management of Self-Aware Modular Space Robots

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Modular and dynamically reconfigurable space hardware systems are a high priority for research and development as they can significantly decrease development costs, facilitate multiple payloads, and enable indefinite lifetime extension for space missions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M A Post

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Automated probabilistic programming and learning methods for robotic behaviours in an uncertain and changing world

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Nearly all programmable computing systems are based by design on exact logic, under the assumption of a "perfect" mathematical world. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M A Post, Prof A M Tyrrell

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in the design of Information Extraction Tools to characterise molecules produced or degraded by microbes and applications to plant-fermented food ecosystems.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RB Bossy, Dr BN Nagy, Dr LV Vidács, Dr CN Nédellec, Dr SD Derozier, Dr HC Chiapello

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exploring Artificial Intelligence to Develop the Analysis of Acoustic and Archival Telemetry Data: Unveiling Insights into Shark Movement

Edinburgh Napier University School of Applied Sciences

. *Please note that the closing date for this project has been brought forward* . The novel integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in analysing telemetry data represents a paradigm shift, offering unprecedented insights into fish behaviour and responses to environmental changes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Thorburn, Prof K Diele, Prof T Horváth

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Shadow Sense – Visual foundation model for capability enhancement PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

Cranfield University and the Centre for Digital Engineering and Manufacturing are seeking a top class candidate to undertake research leading to a PhD award. Read more

Supervisor: Mr S Court

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Reductions in Cryptography: Subversion Resilience

University of Birmingham School of Computer Science

The security of a modern cryptographic construction is proved via a reduction from the hardness of solving some well-studied mathematical problems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R B Bhattacharyya

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Generative AI for Digital Marketing

Brunel University London Computer Science

Applications are invited for the following PhD project within the Department of Computer Science. Eligibility. Read more

Supervisor: Dr YL Li

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Interpretation and Explanation of Language Model Outputs

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Project description. Present-day deep learning models often operate as formidable black boxes, excelling in performance metrics but lacking transparency in their decision-making processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M T Pilehvar, Dr JC Camacho Collados

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Interpretation and Explanation of Language Model Outputs [Self-funded students only]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Project description. Present-day deep learning models often operate as formidable black boxes, excelling in performance metrics but lacking transparency in their decision-making processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M T Pilehvar, Dr JC Camacho Collados

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Utilising NLP integrated with microservices architecture to analyse longitudinal medical records to reconstruct comprehensive patient journeys

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) provide a streamlined and secure digital platform, facilitating the storage, management, and sharing of patient information among healthcare providers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Kumarapeli

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Mapping solar PV potential for existing buildings stocks in the UK by deep learning of satellite and aerial images data

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Project Abstract. We are seeking an ambitious PhD candidate to join a cutting-edge research project aiming to map the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential for existing building stocks in the UK through the application of deep learning on satellite and aerial image data. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Deng

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Understanding multilingualism: Cognitive, linguistic or social aspects of coordinating knowledge about multiple languages

University of Dundee School of Social Sciences

PLEASE NOTE. This project is for self-funded or externally sponsored students only. We invite applications from strong and motivated candidates to our highly interdisciplinary PhD project on language processing in multilingual contexts. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Kamide, Dr L Duncan

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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