Sensing, Processing, and AI for Defence and Security CDT
A joint programme between the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University, the user-led Centre for Doctoral Training in Sensing, Processing, and AI for Defence and Security (SPADS) will provide students with world-class training to develop the breadth and depth of expertise needed to innovate generation-after-next technologies crucial to today’s defence and security challenges.
Key Information
A joint programme between the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University, the user-led Centre for Doctoral Training in Sensing, Processing, and AI for Defence and Security (SPADS) will provide students with world-class training to develop the breadth and depth of expertise needed to innovate generation-after-next technologies crucial to today’s defence and security challenges.
Research themes
- Autonomous Sensing Platforms
- Sensor Signal Processing
- Multi-agent Systems and Data Intelligence
- Novel Computing and Beyond-CMOS Hardware
Programme details
Funding: Fully funded with a generous research grant
School: Engineering and Physical Sciences & Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Location: Edinburgh
Award: PhD
Delivery time: Full-time
Start date: September
Entry requirements
UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, other relevant subject or discipline.
Students with significant industrial experience or with relevant professional qualifications and a minimum of a BA degree in a relevant subject will be given due consideration on a case-by-case basis.
Please note that if you require ATAS certificate to work or study in the UK, you will not be eligible for this programme. Link: Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme
If you receive an offer of admission to this programme, you will also need to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.
National security vetting: Baseline Personnel Security Standard
Funding information
All students on this programme will be awarded a studentship that covers the cost of tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend. A limited number of international studentships are available.
You will also be awarded a generous Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG) over the four-year period.
You do not have to apply separately for funding.