Advertised Project or Your Own Proposal?
Choose the application route before you start writing. Your strongest application will respond to the actual selection process and the research opportunity on offer.
Read the GuideCitizen-Centred Artificial Intelligence CDT — Cohort 4.
Application Timing
Published opening date: 12-10-2026.
Applications open 12 October 2026 and close 11 January 2027 at 17:00 GMT. Cohort starts 21 September 2027. Ignore stale workshop status wording; use current application instructions.
The Research Opportunity
Cohort doctoral training combining AI with design, society, law and governance across public-interest challenges.
What the Funding Covers
FulltuitionforHomeANDselectedinternationalstudents;nointernationalfeedifferencepayable. Internationalplaceslimited,UKRIstipend£21805is2026/27reference,2027/28unknown. HomeFT£30000annualTechFirsttotalwithupto10additionalactivitydays;PTprorata. No remote route.
- Home Tuition Fees
- Covered by the Award
- International Tuition Fees
- Covered by the Award
- Living-Cost Support
- Stipend Provided
- Annual Stipend
- Amount Not Confirmed
- Expected Start
- 21-09-2027
A course offer, a funding award and international fee coverage are separate decisions. Confirm the support that applies to your circumstances.
Entry Requirements and Eligibility
- International Applicants
- Conditions Apply — Read the Requirements
- Published Requirements
- Normally 2:1/equivalent, First preferred; Master's preferably Merit or APEL practitioner achievement. No existing/current doctorate; English evidence if needed; Newcastle campus only.
Official Sources
Official Opportunity NoticeConfirm current details with the university before applying.
Prepare Your Next Step
All Research GuidesPrepare for a PhD Interview
Prepare to explain your research interests, defend reasonable choices and discuss what you still need to learn. Use the invitation to establish the format before practising.
Read the GuideUnderstand What PhD Funding Actually Covers
Treat tuition support and living-cost support as separate questions. “Funded” is a starting label; the award conditions determine what support an applicant can receive.
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