This interdisciplinary PhD project offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, software engineering, and multi-agent systems. The focus is on developing agentic AI frameworks capable of autonomously performing complex tasks across digital platforms, improving operational efficiency and decision-making in real-world software systems.
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Summary
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Benefits
- This fully funded PhD Studentship covers tuition fees for the period of a full-time PhD Registration of up to four years and provide an annual tax-free stipend of £21,805 for three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
Requirements
- Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a good honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline.
- A masters level qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable, but not essential, as well as a demonstrable understanding of the research area. Further details of the expected background may appear in the specific project details.
- International students will be subject to the standard entry criteria relating to English language ability, ATAS clearance and, when relevant, UK visa requirements and procedures.
Selection Process
- All applications received by the closing date will be considered. Successful applicants at the application stage will be shortlisted and contacted to arrange an interview.
- All interviews will be held online. Unsuccessful applicants will be contacted to confirm that the application will not be progressed.
- After interview, all interviewed applicants will be contacted to be informed of the outcome. Successful applicants will progress to an offer of a place, to commence in October 2026.
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Application Deadline
May 3, 2026How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Teesside University on www.tees.ac.uk to apply
- Applicants should apply online for this opportunity using the Online Application (Funded PHD) application form. When asked to specify funding select "other" and enter 'RDS' and the title of the PhD project that you are applying for.
- You should ensure that you clearly indicate that you are applying for a Funded Studentship and the title of the topic or project on the proposal that you will need to upload when applying.
- To apply for more than one project, you need to complete a further application form and specify the relevant title for each application to a topic or project.
- Applications for studentships that do not clearly indicate that the application is for a Funded Studentship and state the title of the project applied for on the proposal may mean that your application may not be considered for the appropriate funding.
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