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Apply to join our UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Citizen-Centred Artificial Intelligence

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Apply to the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence

We are now recruiting for our next Cohort of PhD researchers. Applicants from any discipline are invited to apply to the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Citizen-Centred Artificial Intelligence (CCAI).

The application deadline is 17:00 GMT on Friday 10th January 2025 with a start date of September 2025. All applicants should review the information below and on the Application Process and Application Resources pages before applying. 

Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive stipend at UKRI rates (currently £19,237 for 2024/25, with annual increases) and full tuition fees. 

Studentships are also available for applicants who wish to study on a part-time basis in combination with work of personal responsibilities.  

We expect that our cohort of students will work closely with our non-academic partners to ensure that the citizen voice is heard throughout the design, development, implementation and evaluation stages of AI innovation.   

Note that no prior AI expertise is needed, foundational training in AI will be offered and a personalised training plan will be developed for PhD researchers at the outset. 

We are interested in research proposals that investigate AI in relation to the themes below: 

Please visit the above research themes for more details as well as references you may draw on in your application.   

 

Application Process 

Further information and guidance can be found on our Application Process page, including specific information on what to include in your application and research proposal.  

Before you can complete the online application form, you will need to prepare the following documents: 

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
  2. Research Proposal (using the provided template)
  3. Personal Statement
  4. Degree Certificate(s) and Transcripts 
  5. English Language Certificates (for international students only) 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Academic excellence i.e. 2:1 (or equivalent GPA from non-UK universities with preference for 1st class honours); or a Masters (preference for Merit or above); or APEL evidence of substantial practitioner achievement.
  • Appropriate IELTS score, if required.
  • Applicants cannot apply if they are already a PhD holder or if currently engaged in Doctoral study at Northumbria or elsewhere.
  • From academic year 2025/26, studentship awards are open to applications from UK and International (including EU) applicants as per UKRI guidelines. Applicants should check their eligibility prior to applying. Please note there are a limited number of international awards available.

Begin your online application 

Please click the Apply Now button to begin your application. You will be required to input the research code "CDTAI25" in the research proposal section of the online application form. 

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