Artificial Intelligence (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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FAIROmics -PhD fellowship in Network-based algorithms for Knowledge Graph construction and analysis and application to the Omnicrobe knowledge graph.

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: Prof DR Remondini, Dr EG Giampieri, Dr HC Chiapello, Dr RB Bossy, Dr SD Derozier, Dr CN Nédellec

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Artificial Intelligence-based tools for information retrieval from text documents - Automatic information extraction from scientific publications and other sources to build knowledge graph.

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: Prof DR Remondini, Dr EG Giampieri, Dr BN Nagy, Dr LV Vidács

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

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Machine learning the dynamics of force-sensing proteins

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Mechanosensing proteins detect mechanical forces within cells and convert them into biochemical signals. Understanding the dynamic behaviour of these proteins under force is key for advancing our understanding of this process called mechanotransduction. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SB Bo, Dr RTR Tapia-Rojo, Prof C Lorenz

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

Rapid developments needed in new energy technologies (e.g. for scalable generation plants that can provide a continuous supply) will depend upon solving linked and large-scale global optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lopez-Ibanez, Dr JK Knowles

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

The University of Manchester Faculty of Humanities Doctoral Academy, Alliance Manchester Business School

Rapid developments needed in new energy technologies (e.g. for scalable generation plants that can provide a continuous supply) will depend upon solving linked and large-scale global optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lopez-Ibanez, Dr JK Knowles

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Accelerating energy landscape exploration through optimisation, approximation and parallelisation

University of Liverpool School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science

Many heuristic methods (random walks, probabilistic selection, genetic algorithms) for energy landscape exploration in Crystal Structure Prediction (CSP) [1] are very important material discovery tools [2]. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Potapov

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Continual Learning in Black-Box Optimisation

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Optimisation problems are ubiquitous across many sectors. In a typical scenario, instances arrive in a continual stream and a solution needs to be quickly produced. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Hart, Dr K Sim

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

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4-year PhD Studentship: Towards Accurate Disease Surveillance: Deep Learning-Assisted Simulation of Bacterial Genomes

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Public health surveillance programmes routinely collect vast amounts of pathogen genomics data each year. A pressing issue is how to best utilise this information for effective disease monitoring and management. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Reyher

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

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PhD in Computing Science - Interactive Model-based Probabilistic Visualisations for Exploring Decisions

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

This studentship is linked to the DIFAI project. Applicants are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship (international fees + stipend at research council rates) in a collaborative project between the University of Glasgow and Aegean Airlines (Athens, https://en.aegeanair.com/). Read more

Supervisors: Dr SS Stein, Prof R Murray-Smith

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Learning-based Resilient Image Compression for Object Detection

University of Bristol School of Computer Science

The project. The PhD project is a collaborative project between MBDA UK and the University of Bristol’s Visual Information Laboratory, on ‘Learning-based Resilient Image Compression for Object Detection’. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AZ Zhang

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering - A holistic synthetic aperture radar maritime target recognition optimisation using evolutionary algorithms for data revisit or a leader/follower tandem

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

We propose designing a holistic synthetic aperture radar maritime target recognition optimisation using evolutionary algorithms as shown in the graphical abstract. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Le Kernec, Dr C Clemente, Prof B Liu

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Application of Hyper-Spectral Imaging to Assess the Level of Aflatoxins in Pistachio Nut

Leeds Beckett University School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing

The School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University is currently accepting applications for up to 4 funded full-time PhD Research Studentships. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Sheikh-Akbari

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The impact of new technologies on Creative Industries production: how to manage positive and negative environmental impacts

Loughborough University Loughborough Business School

The creative industries are among the largest and most digital of the UK’s industrial sectors. Within creative industries we are witnessing two contrasting effects. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Hitchen, Prof L Jackson, Dr K Broadhurst, Prof I Hodgkinson

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Lifelong learning and shareable models: How to reduce the energy footprint of AI and contribute to a sustainable decarbonised future

Loughborough University Department of Computer Science

Current AI models are not designed to reuse and share knowledge. When conditions change, e.g., data distributions, locations, or platforms, retraining needs to occur from scratch. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Soltoggio, Dr V Castro, Dr R Higginson, Prof T Jackson

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Computer Science: Fully Funded Swansea and No More Marking Ltd PhD Scholarship: Elevating Comparative Judgement Using a Large-Scale Human-In-The-Loop Bayesian Active Learning Approach (ECSTATIC)

Swansea University School of Mathematics and Computer Science

Funding providers: Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering and No More Marking Ltd. Subject areas: Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence, Optimisation, and Decision-Making. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Rahat

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Integrative Image-Based Clustering for Robust Disease Stratification in Psychiatric Disorders

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Hodge Centre for Translational Neuroscience. “Towards innovative treatments for mental illness”. Cardiff University Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C McNabb

7 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sensor Fusion and management in Autonomous Airborne Platforms

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Sensor networks, sensor fusion and management techniques address key challenges in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hopgood, Prof M Davies

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Advanced Methods in Hyperspectral Imagery Analysis for Smart Sensing Applications

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Hyperspectral imagery, an extension of traditional imaging, has proven to be a significant tool in various scientific fields due to its ability to detect and identify objects based on their unique spectral signatures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Yan, Prof E Trucco, Prof J Ren

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

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Data centric modelling of adhesive wear

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Jo Grundy and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. The occurrence of adhesive wear between sliding surfaces can cause high friction, vibration, material transfer between surfaces and even seizure of components. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R J K Wood

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

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Virtual Reality and Safety Training: an evolutionary approach to enhancing hazard perception in cycling communities

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Engineering and the Built Environment

Proposed supervisory team. Dr Shabnam Sadeghi Esfahlani. Dr Matthew A. Timmis. Dr Kjell van Paridon. Theme. AI, Robotics and Automation. Impact themes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Sadeghi-Esfahlani

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

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Optimising Sustainable Construction with Artificial Intelligence: Integrating Machine Vision, Natural Language Processing, and Predictive Analytics

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SP Coates, Dr A Alameer

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

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Human emotion analysis and recognition for improving trusted human-robot interaction. Main project focus: AI and Robotics

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M He, Prof T Cox, Dr S Ameen, Prof W Yao

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

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Design and study of modified peptide foldamers

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Trembleau, Dr H Deng

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

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Explainable AI

Loughborough University Department of Computer Science

Artificial intelligence is making huge strides in what it can achieve. However one of the drawbacks of current techniques is their inability to explain how it did this. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Woodward

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

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Model Based Deep Learning for Low-light Computational Imaging: Application to Robust Multimodal 3D Imaging

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

This project aims to design new computational algorithms at the interface of statistical modelling, optimization and deep learning to solve multimodal inverse problems for 3D imaging. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Halimi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Robust Computational Methods for High-Dimensional Imaging

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

This project aims to develop new computational algorithms to optimize the acquisition and processing of single-photon data and enable fast imaging in extreme conditions using statistical and learning based approaches. The project is funded for 3.5 years for international students and a ~£17K annual stipend. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Halimi, Prof S McLaughlin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding the Brain-Body-Environment Dynamics of Human Spatial Navigation

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Schools of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science & Computer Science at The University of Birmingham invites applications for a self-funded PhD position. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S-H Yeo

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

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Predicting drug solubility in different solvents using molecular simulation and machine learning

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Predicting the solubility of complex drug-like molecules is crucial at several stages of the drug discovery and manufacture. In particular, solvent selection has been highlighted as a crucial step in process design and optimisation [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Jorge, Prof C Price

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

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Accelerated Discovery of Next Generation Polymers Using Artificially Intelligent Reactor Platforms

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

The application of digital technologies is transforming the discovery and manufacturing process within materials science. This therefore represents perhaps the only opportunity to address the urgent need for new sustainable, high performing materials to facilitate more efficient processes (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Warren

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 34 Artificial Intelligence (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Artificial Intelligence (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 34 Artificial Intelligence (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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.

FAIROmics -PhD fellowship in Network-based algorithms for Knowledge Graph construction and analysis and application to the Omnicrobe knowledge graph.

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Artificial Intelligence-based tools for information retrieval from text documents - Automatic information extraction from scientific publications and other sources to build knowledge graph.

Machine learning the dynamics of force-sensing proteins

Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

Accelerating energy landscape exploration through optimisation, approximation and parallelisation

Continual Learning in Black-Box Optimisation

4-year PhD Studentship: Towards Accurate Disease Surveillance: Deep Learning-Assisted Simulation of Bacterial Genomes

PhD in Computing Science - Interactive Model-based Probabilistic Visualisations for Exploring Decisions

Learning-based Resilient Image Compression for Object Detection

PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering - A holistic synthetic aperture radar maritime target recognition optimisation using evolutionary algorithms for data revisit or a leader/follower tandem

Application of Hyper-Spectral Imaging to Assess the Level of Aflatoxins in Pistachio Nut

The impact of new technologies on Creative Industries production: how to manage positive and negative environmental impacts

Lifelong learning and shareable models: How to reduce the energy footprint of AI and contribute to a sustainable decarbonised future

Computer Science: Fully Funded Swansea and No More Marking Ltd PhD Scholarship: Elevating Comparative Judgement Using a Large-Scale Human-In-The-Loop Bayesian Active Learning Approach (ECSTATIC)

Integrative Image-Based Clustering for Robust Disease Stratification in Psychiatric Disorders

Sensor Fusion and management in Autonomous Airborne Platforms

Advanced Methods in Hyperspectral Imagery Analysis for Smart Sensing Applications

Data centric modelling of adhesive wear

Virtual Reality and Safety Training: an evolutionary approach to enhancing hazard perception in cycling communities

Optimising Sustainable Construction with Artificial Intelligence: Integrating Machine Vision, Natural Language Processing, and Predictive Analytics

Human emotion analysis and recognition for improving trusted human-robot interaction. Main project focus: AI and Robotics

Design and study of modified peptide foldamers

Explainable AI

Model Based Deep Learning for Low-light Computational Imaging: Application to Robust Multimodal 3D Imaging

Robust Computational Methods for High-Dimensional Imaging

Understanding the Brain-Body-Environment Dynamics of Human Spatial Navigation

Predicting drug solubility in different solvents using molecular simulation and machine learning

Accelerated Discovery of Next Generation Polymers Using Artificially Intelligent Reactor Platforms

We have 34 Artificial Intelligence (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Artificial Intelligence (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 34 Artificial Intelligence (selection) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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