The UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) In Practice-Oriented Artificial Intelligence is training the next generation of AI innovators, equipping them with the expertise and skills to co-design and build practice-oriented AI systems for science and research domains of key national importance.
Practice-oriented AI aims to bridge the gap between complex problem domains and state-of-the-art AI algorithms and techniques. Our innovative, cohort-based 4-year training programme will deliver highly-trained PhD graduates with the transferable skills and deep AI expertise to solve societally important problems in a variety of domains in responsible ways.
If this appeals to you please browse these pages to get a feel of the training programme we offer, what kind of applicants we are looking for, and how to apply.
September 2025 entry
The application system for September 2025 entry is now open.
Applications received by the 1st November 2024 will be considered for possible interview in the week commencing 9th December 2024.
Funded by UKRI