UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Advanced Computing


Applications

Fully funded PhD positions are available for students with a strong interest and aptitude in computational science and in one of our research themes. Positions are funded for 4 years, including the placements with the external partners. Considerable funding is available for training, workshop and conference support, as well as for a laptop and other computational resources.

You apply with the university which best suits your research and other interests. The availability of projects depends on the expertise available at each university, see the Research page. The available research projects can be found here HERE.

For an informal discussion about your application, please find a suitable person on the Contact page.

A limited number of positions is available for international students, including fees and bursaries. IELTS - If applicable, a minimum overall IELTS score is required. For details on the Universities' English Language entry policies, please visit the individual University Admissions pages.

Recruitment timeline

  • The application round for the 2023 cohort is now open.
  • Application deadline: mid-February 2023
  • Interviews (zoom or in person): second half of February/beginning of March.
  • Offers: typically within 2 weeks of interview.
  • Acceptance of offer: within one month of offer being made.
  • Note that applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
To apply, please follow the following instructions:

All applicants are required to complete a Monitoring Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity form (UKRI requirement)

Aberystwyth

  1. Follow the instructions for Aberystwyth University and complete the application.
  2. Complete the Monitoring Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity form.
  3. Forward a copy of your confirmation email as proof of application to cdt-aimlac @ swansea.ac.uk.

Bangor

  1. Follow the instructions for Bangor University and complete the application.
  2. Complete the Monitoring Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity form.
  3. Forward a copy of your confirmation email as proof of application to cdt-aimlac @ swansea.ac.uk.

Bristol

  1. Follow the instructions for Bristol University.
  2. Follow the instructions for Bristol University.
  3. Select "Physics (PhD)" as the programme. In your personal statement, please state that you are applying for the AIMLAC CDT and state either Astrophysics or Particle Physics as your area of interest, and complete the application.
  4. Complete the Monitoring Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity form.
  5. Forward a copy of your confirmation email as proof of application to cdt-aimlac @ swansea.ac.uk.

Cardiff

  1. Apply for a PhD in the School that will host the PhD project(s) that you wish to be considered for:
  2. Complete the Monitoring Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity form.
  3. Forward a copy of your confirmation email as proof of application to cdt-aimlac @ swansea.ac.uk.

Swansea

  1. To apply for Swansea project, please follow this link.
  2. Select the project you are interested in. Note that it is possible to apply for more than one project.
    The project codes are:
    • RS191-AIMLAC1 -- Using machine learning to understand lattice QCD Data (Physics)
    • RS192-AIMLAC2 -- Optimising attack-defence trees using evolutionary computing (Computer Science)
    • RS193-AIMLAC3 -- Tests of the dark sector with gravitational waves (Physics)
    • RS194-AIMLAC4 -- Data Lab Cymru (Medicine)
    • RS195-AIMLAC5 -- AI based approaches multi-dimensional functional genomics in cancer patients (Medicine)
    • RS196-AIMLAC6 -- Protein structure prediction via deep learning protein structure prediction via deep learning (Computer Science and Biomedical Science)
    • RS197-AIMLAC7 -- Development of a plasma lens for laser hybrid accelerator for radiobiological applications with an advanced computational approach (Physic and Medical Physics)
  3. Complete the Monitoring Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity form.
  4. Forward a copy of your confirmation email as proof of application to cdt-aimlac @ swansea.ac.uk.

For general enquiries, you may also email cdt-aimlac @ swansea.ac.uk.