UKRI AI CDT in Dependable and Deployable AI for Robotics (CDT-D2AIR)
UKRI AI CDT in Dependable and Deployable AI for Robotics (CDT-D2AIR)
NOTE: We are not accepting applications to CDT-D2AIR at this time. Any application received at this point may be rejected without review.
Prospective students should familiarise themselves with the CDT-D2AIR programme and research themes, before they begin their application.
CDT-D2AIR is an in-person, full-time programme. All students will be required to be based near Edinburgh to optimise the benefits of the cohort learning experience. Studentships are limited but are open to all nationalities. Studentships are fully funded and cover home tuition fees and monthly stipends at the UKRI research council rate (fees and stipend rates will be confirmed at a later date). Students will also receive a budget with funding for travel, small pieces of equipment, and optional international placement. A small number of studentships are available to cover international tuition fees.
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree at the UK 2:1 level (or equivalent), or a higher degree, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Applicants from other disciplines with an interest in robotics will also be considered (e.g., Psychology, Social Sciences, and the creative disciplines), but should have substantial exposure to computing or engineering concepts, quantitative methods, and programming experience.
If English isn't your first language, you must supply evidence of your English language proficiency with your application. The minimum requirement is IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent), with no individual component less than 6.0. Please check the information on the types of English language qualifications we can accept.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and actively encourage applications from groups that are underrepresented in AI and robotics research. All appointments will be made on merit. We are committed to facilitating a shift in the culture and diversity of the AI and robotics research communities through proactive practices to support equality, diversity, and inclusion at all levels. Our work in this area was recently recognised by Informatics Europe, who awarded our previous CDT with the Minerva Informatics Equality Award. Also see our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion statement.
All applications to CDT-D2AIR must include the following documents:
A current CV.
Previous transcripts and degree certificates. If submitting transcripts and degree certificates that are not in English, please also submit a certified English translation for all documents.
A scan of the front cover and information pages of your passport.
A completed CDT-D2AIR Supplementary Information Form (see below).
Two reference letters. Please ask both referees to send their references directly to cdt-d2air@hw.ac.uk with the name of the applicant clearly indicated.
Evidence of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language.
All applicants must submit a completed CDT-D2AIR Supplementary Information Form with their application, in place of a research proposal or personal statement. Please ensure that you have familiarised yourself with the CDT-D2AIR programme and the list of potential supervisors before completing this form.
The deadline for the first round of CDT-D2AIR applications has now passed and we are no longer accepting applications at this time. Any applications received at this point may be rejected without review. If we are recruiting for a second round, an announcement will be posted on the CDT-D2AIR website.
If you have submitted an application during our first round, application reviewing may take several weeks. Successful applicants will be contacted with information about the next stage of the application process, which includes an interview. Unsuccessful applicants will be contacted about the outcome of their application. We will be unable to provide any information on your application while it is under consideration.