Am I eligible?
Applicants should have/expect to have at least a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree. A master's degree in a relevant discipline is strongly desirable.
Applicants must also have a willingness to participate in the programme's interdisciplinary training and seminars.
The award is available to people from all countries, but international fees are not covered by default though exceptions may apply. Applicants to whom international fees apply are advised to obtain separate funding for the fee difference (currently between ca £13,500 and £17,500 per year, depending on whether the project is lab based).
How do I apply?
To apply for one of the advertised projects, or to propose your own, you should apply for a PhD place at Sussex using the online PhD application form.
If applying for one of the advertised projects, you should use the advert as a starting point, and develop this into a more detailed research proposal. Please see the guidance on writing a research proposal.
On the application form, choose the PhD course linked to the department of your chosen supervisor (e.g. Informatics, Engineering, Life Sciences) and enter “Leverhulme be.AI” in the “sources of funding” box.
Your completed application should include your project proposal, your CV and any other information requested e.g. degree certificates and transcripts and English language qualifications.
You will also need to submit a brief Expression of Interest form.
Contacts
For questions regarding your chosen research project, please contact the project supervisor listed on the project description.
If you have questions relating to the application process, please contact Amanda Britt on leverhulme@sussex.ac.uk
Timeline
23rd February 2023 (16:00): Deadline for applications
March 2023: Interviews (all interviews will be conducted by the be.AI Directors and Academic Board, which is cross-disciplinary in nature).
Early April 2023: Applicants notified regarding the outcome of their application.