PhD in Studentship in Artificial Intelligence and Music

Applications Open: early December - late January every year until 2023.  Start date: Sept 2023 Research group: Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence and Music (AIM)

Duration: 4 years Funding available

School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
4-year PhD Studentship in Artificial Intelligence and Music

Each year at least 12 fully funded PhD positions are available in the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence and Music (AIM). For more information on available topics, please visit https://www.aim.qmul.ac.uk/apply. 

• 4-year fully-funded PhD studentship
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and music/audio technology
• Comprehensive technical training at the intersection of AI and music through a personalised programme
• Partnerships with over 20 companies and cultural institutions in the music, audio and creative sectors

More information on the AIM Programme can be found at: www.aim.qmul.ac.uk.

AIM Programme structure

Our Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) offers a four-year training programme where students will carry out a PhD in the intersection of AI and music, supported by taught specialist modules, industrial placements, and skills training. Find out more about the programme structure at: www.aim.qmul.ac.uk/about.

Who can apply?

We are on the lookout for students interested in the intersection of music/audio technology and AI. Successful applicants will have the following profile:

• Hold or be completing a Masters degree at distinction or first class level, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Music/Audio Technology, Physics, Mathematics, or Psychology. We also accept applicants holding or completing a Masters degree at distinction or first class level, or equivalent, in Music Performance/Composition or Musicology, provided that the applicant has a suitable technical background to undertake a PhD in AI and Music.
• Programming skills are strongly desirable; however, we do not consider this to be an essential criterion if candidates have complementary strengths.
• Music training (any of performance, production, composition or theory) is desirable but not a prerequisite. 

For the above PhD topic, we are offering a scholarship to both ordinarily resident in the UK and international students.

Funding

This is a fully-funded 4-year PhD studentship with 5 cohorts starting in September 2019-20-21-22 and 2023 which will cover the cost of tuition fees and will provide an annual tax-free stipend of 19,668 (in 2022-23 academic year). The CDT will also provide funding for conference travel, equipment, and for attending other CDT-related events.

Apply Now

Information on applications and PhD topics can be found at: http://www.aim.qmul.ac.uk/apply

Applications Open

Call open to all applicants - application deadline January to enter in September. UK resident calls check the website.