SCHOLARSHIP: SUSTAIN Studentships UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Ph.D Students
The UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training is pleased to invite applicants to apply for Round 2 of the SUSTAIN CDT recruitment cycle, for entry in October 2026.
SUSTAIN is a collaboration between the Universities of Lincoln, Aberdeen, Queen’s Belfast and Strathclyde, and focuses on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to sustainable agri-food.
The SUSTAIN Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) empowers the next generation of AI scientists to invent, develop, and deploy technologies, co-created with growers and agri-food practitioners.
Scholarship deadline:
March 20, 2026
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United Kingdom UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £31,805 Stipend per year | £30,000 Research & Travel Support
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the SUSTAIN Scholarships UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training, you must:
- hold a minimum first class or 2:1 Bachelor’s degree or MSc with merit in a relevant subject area.
- meet the English-Language proficiency requirements. Non-native English speakers must hold a minimum qualification equivalent to IELTs 6.5. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an English-speaking University will also be considered.
- apply for a 4-year PhD programme under the supervision of a team led by one of the four partner universities.
- ready to focus on solving real-world business and technical challenges through innovative research
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the SUSTAIN Scholarships UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the SUSTAIN webpage.
- Apply for a 4-year PhD programme under the supervision of a team led by one of our four partner universities.
- Successful Candidates will be based at the University leading their specific project.
- In your application, you will be asked to select up to 3 projects, in order of preference, that match your skills, experience and interests. Please browse the list of available projects here.
To apply, candidates must also be ready to submit the following documents;
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Any additional documents required for international applicants, such as:
- Immigration check codes.
- Evidence of recent English language qualifications.
Your application is not complete until these documents have been received.
Scholarship Benefits:
SUSTAIN Scholarships offer students:
- All PhD tuition fees paid
- Up to £31,805* Tax-Free Stipend
- A Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) of £3,000 each year to support travel, training, and consumables costs (up to £12,000 in total)
- A multidisciplinary research environment
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
- Comprehensive training and development programs
