UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASTER’S STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2026

Application Deadline: 14 August 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Faculty of Engineering is delighted to be offering scholarships to all eligible postgraduate taught, self-funded, international (non-EU) fee-paying students joining a full-time on-campus course in the Faculty of Engineering in September 2026. The scholarship will be awarded automatically, and no application is necessary. Please note that the scholarship details will be added to your student record once payment of the deposit has been received, and the funds will be automatically deducted from your overall tuition fees.

ELIGIBILITY:

Subject eligibility: Aeronautical engineering, Architecture, Biomedical engineering, Chemical engineering, Civil & environmental engineering, Civil engineering, Design manufacture & engineering management, Electronic & electrical engineering, Engineering, Environmental engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical & aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering, Naval architecture, Naval architecture ocean & marine engineering, Ocean engineering, Product design, Prosthetics & orthotics, Renewable energy

The scholarships are available for eligible self-funded, international (non-EU) fee-paying applicants enrolling on a full-time course within the University of Strathclyde’s campus in Glasgow starting September 2026 only. The scholarships cannot be deferred or transferred to any other entry points. 

The scholarships will be awarded automatically, and no application is necessary. Please note that the scholarship details will be added to your student record once payment of the deposit has been received, and the funds will be automatically deducted from your overall fees. 

Those who receive full sponsorship from a government office or embassy are not eligible for these scholarships.

In order to be considered for a scholarship, an applicant must hold an offer to study on a full-time postgraduate taught course in September 2026.

Students are only eligible for one scholarship per academic year from the University of Strathclyde.

Students studying a two-year MSc course will receive a £6,000 scholarship for each year of study. This includes the MArch Advanced Architectural Design, MArch Architectural Design (International), and the MSc Advanced Electrical Power and Energy Systems.

Students studying on the two-year MSc Ship and Offshore Technology course will receive a £6000 scholarship for year one only due to year two being studied at a partner institute.

Students in the 18-month MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Placement course will receive an additional pro-rata scholarship for the remaining 6 months of the course studied in year 2.  

Students who do not meet any of the required criteria will automatically not be considered.

The Faculty of Engineering’s decision on the awarding of scholarships is final. The scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible offer holders. No scholarship application is necessary.

BENEFIT:

The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.

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ARIEL UNIVERSITY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT PHD PROGRAMME (FULLY FUNDED)

Application Deadline: Applications accepted all year round

LOCATION: Israel

The Department of Civil Engineering at Ariel University invites applications from highly motivated candidates for a fully funded PhD position in Artificial Intelligence for Digital Construction and Infrastructure Management.

The position is open to applicants worldwide and is suitable for candidates with backgrounds in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related disciplines.

ELIGIBILITY:

Potential research directions:

Computer vision for automated construction-site monitoring and progress tracking

AI-based detection of safety hazards and construction defects

Multimodal AI and large language models for engineering inspection, reporting and decision support

Machine learning for project planning, risk assessment and performance prediction

AI-assisted BIM workflows and model-based information extraction

Intelligent infrastructure inspection and maintenance

Human-AI collaboration and human oversight in engineering decision making

Candidate requirements:

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree with a research thesis in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience in Python, computer vision, deep learning, YOLO or similar object-detection models, BIM, data analysis, or software development is advantageous but not required.

Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical ability, independent thinking, research motivation, and sufficient proficiency in written and spoken English to conduct research and communicate effectively.

Duration and Location:

The expected duration of the PhD is approximately three to four years, depending on the study arrangement, academic progress and university requirements.

The research will be based at the Department of Civil Engineering at Ariel University, Israel.

The starting date will be agreed upon with the selected candidate. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Further information on doctoral studies at Ariel University is available through the Graduate School website: https://campuscore.ariel.ac.il/wp/graduate-school/en/

To apply,

Applications should be sent by email to alonu@ariel.ac.il and include:

Curriculum Vitae

A statement of research interests of no more than one page, indicating which research direction interests you and why, or outlining an original direction of your own

Suitable candidates will be invited to an online interview. Informal inquiries before submitting a formal application are welcome and encouraged.

Email: alonu@ariel.ac.il

Suggested subject line: PhD Application: AI in Construction | [Applicant Name]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

BENEFIT:

This PhD position is fully funded. The successful candidate will receive:

A monthly scholarship of NIS 5,000 during the first year

A monthly scholarship of NIS 6,000 to NIS 8,000 from the second year onward, subject to satisfactory academic and research progress

Full tuition fee coverage throughout the PhD programme

Financial support for participation in national and international conferences

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