SCHOLARSHIP: Swansea University ESPRC, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Ph.D Students

The British Research Council is sponsoring qualified students for the Swansea University ESPRC Scholarship, a fully funded opportunity at the UK-based university.

The proposed research aims to integrate symbolic computing with machine learning models. This project develops Explainable Artificial Intelligence Computing for the knowledge discovery application. This project contributes to cutting-edge research in the field of Artificial Intelligence knowledge discovery computing.

This PhD studentship offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery. The successful candidate will work on this innovative project advancing the frontiers of this exciting field. This project could lead to Artificial Intelligence computing breakthroughs that impact data intensive applications.

The PhD candidate will work with a dynamic team of researchers, led by experts in Artificial Intelligence. The PhD candidate will have access to state-of-the-art research resources and research training.

About university:

Swansea University is a prominent public research institution founded in 1920. Initially established as University College of Swansea, it became Swansea University in 2007. The university features two main campuses along Swansea Bay: the historic Singleton Park Campus and the modern Bay Campus, which opened in 2015. It serves over 22,000 students and offers approximately 450 undergraduate and 350 postgraduate programs across three academic faculties.

Scholarship deadline:

January 13th, 2025

Scholarship details:

• Host Country: United Kingdom UK
• Study Abroad: Study in UK 
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | £19,237 Stipends | £1,000 Research Expenses
• No IELTS Required 

Scholarship eligibility requirements:

To be considered for the Swansea University ESPRC Scholarship, you must:

• hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level in Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related discipline, or an appropriate master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).
• As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.Applicants should have:
• A strong background in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and Knowledge Discovery computing.
• Research passion for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery computing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer solution research, development, evaluation skills.
• Excellent academic writing skills.

Scholarship Application Guidelines:

To apply for the Swansea University ESPRC Scholarship, follow the procedures below;

• Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application page
• Proced tocomplete your application online with the following information:
  • Course choice – please select  as per preferred start date, either –  
    
    *For April 2025 start select:
    Computer Science / PhD / Full-time / 3 Years / April
    Computer Science / PhD / Part-time / 6 Years / April
    OR*For July 2025 start select:
    Computer Science / PhD / Full-time / 3 Years / July
    Computer Science / PhD / Part-time / 6 Years / July
  • Start year – please select 2025
  • Funding (page 8) –
  • ‘Are you funding your studies yourself?’ – please select No
  • ‘Name of Individual or organisation providing funds for study’ – please enter RS718 – Explainable AI’
• In the event you have already applied for the above programme previously, the application system may issue a warning notice and prevent application, in this event, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk where staff will be happy to assist you in submitting your application.

Scholarship Benefits:

• This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees and an annual stipend at £19,237 for four years.
• Additional research expenses of £1,000 will also be available. 

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