School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
4-year PhD Studentships in Artificial Intelligence and Music

UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence and Music (AIM)

Why apply to the AIM Programme?

• 4-year fully-funded PhD studentships available
• Extensive choice of projects, drawing on a supervisory team of over 30 academics
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and music/audio technology
• Comprehensive technical training at the intersection of AI and music through a personalised programme
• Partnerships with over 20 companies and cultural institutions in the music, audio and creative sectors

More information on the AIM Programme can be found at: www.aim.qmul.ac.uk.

Programme structure

Our Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) offers a four year training programme where students will carry out a PhD in the intersection of AI and music, supported by taught specialist modules, industrial placements, and skills training. Find out more about the programme structure at: www.aim.qmul.ac.uk/about.

Who can apply?

We are on the lookout for the best and brightest students interested in the intersection of music/audio technology and AI. Successful applicants will have the following profile:

• Hold or be completing a Masters degree at distinction or first class level, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Music/Audio Technology, Physics, Mathematics, or Psychology.
• Programming skills are strongly desirable; however we do not consider this to be an essential criterion if candidates have complementary strengths.
• Formal music training is desirable, but not a prerequisite.

For this round of applications we are offering a number of scholarships to applicants who are ordinarily resident in the UK (i.e. have lived and studied/worked in the UK at least the last three years) and a smaller number of scholarships to international students.

Funding

We have 12 fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships available for students starting in September 2019 which will cover the cost of tuition fees and will provide an annual tax-free stipend of £17,009. The CDT will also provide funding for conference travel, equipment, and for attending other CDT-related events.

Apply Now

Information on applications and PhD topics can be found at: www.aim.qmul.ac.uk/apply.

Application deadline: 15 April 2019.

For further information on eligibility, funding and the application process please visit our website. Please email any questions to aim-enquiries@qmul.ac.uk.