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EPSRC AND SWANSEA UNIVERSITY PHD SCHOLARSHIP: EXPLAINABLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPUTING RESEARCH

Application Deadline: 13th January 2025

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Artificial Intelligence computing for the discovery of the governing knowledge of real-world systems is important. 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 impacting data-intensive applications.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants for PhD 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.

English Language:

IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.0) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here.

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.

BENEFIT:

This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees and an annual stipend at £19,237.

Additional research expenses of up to £1,000 will also be available.

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NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA DEVELOPING TALENT AND LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (SEPTEMBER 2025)

LOCATION: United Kingdom

Newcastle University will transform and support MBA candidates who can shape an organisation’s future. Their Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship will reward MBA candidates who are results-orientated, customer-focused, and can demonstrate leadership qualities and values.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship, you must meet the following criteria (MBA Partial Fee Scholarship Regulations – 2025 entry):

can demonstrate (through application and at interview) substantive managerial experience and good leadership potential for the future

hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in September 2025 to the Full-time MBA programme

have substantive managerial experience of 3 years or more

hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)

perform well at interview across all competency areas

hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0 (if your first language is not English).

No application is required. All candidates will be assessed at the point of interview for this scholarship. The amount offered will be confirmed to candidates via email once they have received their course offer.

BENEFIT:

Value of award: Awards of up to £16,300, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

Number of awards: Up to 12 awards are available.

Start date and duration: September 2025 for one year of study

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