CAREER PROGRAMMES · UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
£21,805 stipend for 2026-27 plus research and travel budget; tuition coverage stated for funded studentships
Deadline: 2027-01-20 1:00 pm UK time
At least 12 fully funded four-year studentships; 2026-27 stipend £21,805 plus travel and research budget. Application deadline is 1:00 pm UK time on 20 January 2027.
Edinburgh's UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical Innovation advertises at least 12 fully funded four-year studentships covering tuition fees, a stipend of £21,805 for 2026-27 and an individual travel/research budget.
The application form must be submitted by 1:00 pm UK time on 20 January 2027. Shortlisted candidates are presented with available 2027 PhD projects and choose a preferred project for interview.
This is an interdisciplinary PhD in AI applied to biomedical innovation. Applicants need a credible quantitative/computing background and a reason to work on health or biomedical questions; generic software interest is not enough.
Fit assessment: potentially strong if you can connect your Java/AI work to health data, imaging, clinical workflows or responsible AI. It is a four-year study commitment and not a near-term Skilled Worker bridge. Verify visa and family arrangements with the university's international office.