How to apply
Could you be a part of our next cohort of Robotics and AI researchers? Follow our application guide to learn how to apply.
Before you apply
Before submitting your application, you must select a project. Browse our projects and get in touch with the relevant supervisor for more information. If you're unsure, please email the CDT Admissions team for guidance.
Key considerations
For your first year, you will be based at The University of Manchester. However, depending on which research project you are successful in applying for, you will be based for Years 2 – 4 in either:
- The University of Manchester
- The University of Glasgow
- The University of Oxford.
Please consider which location a project is in when making your decision.
In the project listing, it informs you which MSc you will study in your first year. You can find out more about these courses and their entry requirements on our programme page.
Review the available PhD projects you can research to find specific eligibility requirements. Each project listing includes an 'eligibility' section detailing its unique entry requirements, which may vary by project.
Funding for the RAINZ CDT is primarily provided for Home students, see the University's tuition fee status guidance. Constraints applied by EPSRC limit the number of international students we can accept to a maximum of 30% of the cohort size. Funding amounts are fixed per student, with the amount available to cover fees set at the Home student fee level. Waiving of international fees will be agreed on a case-by-case basis by the host institution.
What you need
You must provide an official copy of your university transcripts, including your undergraduate degree and any postgraduate qualifications (if applicable). If you are currently completing a degree, please submit an interim transcript.
If any of your transcripts have been issued in a language other than English, you should include with them official, authenticated English translations.
Ready to apply?
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Applications for Cohort 2 will open soon.