Sheffield invites worldwide applications for a competitive AI PhD. Research distils foundation models into smaller interpretable systems. The award supports October 2027 entry. Read the project description alongside its funding conditions.
Deadline and Research Focus
13 January 2027, 17:00 GMT. Combine scientific principles, knowledge distillation and symbolic modelling for image analysis. Consider how your experience matches the advertised research. Allow time to prepare the required supporting documents.
Location, University and Supervision
Study is in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Applications include environmental monitoring, medical imaging and microscopy. The School of Computer Science hosts this project. Funding is through Sheffield’s EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award. Dr Jefersson Alex dos Santos supervises. Dr Robert Bryant is also named.
Eligibility and Funding
Worldwide applications are accepted, but international recruitment is strictly limited. Most awards go to Home-fee candidates. Check programme academic and English requirements. Support covers full tuition, a UKRI-rate stipend (currently £21,805 annually) and a research grant for 3.5 years.
How to Apply
- View scholarship details.
- Discuss suitability with supervisors.
- Use the specific EPSRC DLA application form for October 2027; select this project and answer its three DLA questions.
Before You Submit
Checked 23 October 2026. Confirm current terms. Confirm current terms before applying. Allow time to obtain supporting documents.