The University of Surrey AI Scholarship is a graduate opportunity offered in conjunction with the University of London to international and home students to study in the UK.
The scholarship offers a tuition fee coverage, a living stipend of £20,780 per year and an enhanced supplement of £4,000 per year to selected candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £24,780 Stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: February 28, 2025
Scholarship Details
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 University of Surrey AI Scholarship.
The UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Digital Media Inclusion combines the world-leading expertise of the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI (PAI) at the University of Surrey, a pioneer in AI technologies for the creative industries (vision, audio, language, machine learning) and StoryFutures at Royal Holloway University of London, leader in creative production and audience experience (arts, psychology, user research, creative production).
Eligibility Criteria
To he eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Demonstrate academic excellence, a passion for research in AI for digital media inclusion, and evidence of effective teamwork.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- UK home tuition fees
- Tax-free maintenance payment based on UKRI’s minimum rate: UKRI recently announced a stipend increase for 2025/2026 to be £20,780 per year from 1st October 2025.
- Enhanced supplement of £4,000 per year
- As a doctoral student, you may be able to access additional funding to cover the cost of other related training and development opportunities.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Online CDT Application Form 1
- Online Additional Information Form 2
- A copy of your CV (2 pages max.) to CDT_AI@surrey.ac.uk
- A Case study (600 words max.) to CDT_AI@surrey.ac.uk (please label your files clearly with your LASTNAME.Name)
- Stage 3: Recruitment workshop
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a recruitment workshop at the University of Surrey in March 2025 (there will be an online option for those who need to attend remotely).
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