Scholarship Opportunity: CDT-D2AIR: We are delighted to announce the opening of applications for the September 2024 cohort of the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Dependable and Deployable AI for Robotics (CDT-D2AIR). This 4-year PhD program, offered jointly by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, is designed to equip students with cutting-edge skills in AI, robotics, verification, and design, ensuring the development and deployment of safe and dependable robotic systems.
Scholarship Opportunity: CDT-D2AIR September 2024 Cohort
Summary Table:
| Program Name | CDT-D2AIR |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 years |
| Location | Edinburgh, UK |
| Affiliated Universities | Heriot-Watt University and University of Edinburgh |
| Scholarship Coverage | Home tuition fees and maintenance at UKRI research council rate |
Study Area: The CDT-D2AIR program focuses on training students in the latest methods in AI, verification, design, and robotics. It emphasizes the development and deployment of safe robotic systems, addressing critical issues of safety, dependability, and trustworthiness in robotics and AI applications.
Scholarship Description: CDT-D2AIR offers an innovative 4-year PhD program combining state-of-the-art training in robotics, machine learning, optimization, and software engineering with a focus on verification and testing. Situated within the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics, this joint degree program fosters interdisciplinary learning in emerging legal standards, sustainability, ethics, and inclusiveness, shaping a new generation of graduates poised to lead in dependable and deployable AI for robotics.
Eligibility: Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree at the UK 2:1 level or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates from diverse backgrounds with a strong interest in robotics are encouraged to apply, provided they possess substantial exposure to computing or engineering concepts, quantitative methods, and programming experience. English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (with no individual component less than 6.0) is required for non-native English speakers.
Required Documents: All applications must include the following documents:
- A current CV.
- Previous transcripts and degree certificates (with certified English translations if not in English).
- A scan of the passport front cover and information page.
- Completed CDT-D2AIR Supplementary Information Form.
- Two reference letters emailed directly to enquiries@edinburgh-robotics.org.
- Evidence of English language proficiency if applicable.
How to Apply: To apply, visit the Heriot-Watt Postgraduate Programmes application site and select “Robotics and Autonomous Systems, PhD” (programme code F229-RAS). Upon completing the application form, upload all required documents to expedite the review process. Applications sent via email will not be considered.
Last Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your complete application by the specified deadline to ensure consideration. For any inquiries about CDT-D2AIR or application procedures, please reach out to Professor Ron Petrick (r.petrick@hw.ac.uk) or Professor Ram Ramamoorthy (s.ramamoorthy@ed.ac.uk). Questions regarding the application system can be directed to enquiries@edinburgh-robotics.org.
