Coventry University PhD Studentship in Reinforcement Learning (RL) (January 2026)

Applications are open for this fully funded studentship, which investigates Reinforcement Learning tool for Large Language Model in Collaboration Games. Eligible UK/International (including EU) graduates with the required entry requirements are encouraged to apply.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 25, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorCoventry University London
• City to studyCoventry
• School to studyCoventry University London
• Course to studyMachine Learning
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Tuition fees and stipend
• The successful candidate will receive comprehensive research training including technical, personal and professional skills. 

Requirements

• A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60% mark in the project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average.
• A Masters’s degree with a minimum mark of 60% in the dissertation

PLUS

• The potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within 3.5 years.
• A minimum of English language proficiency (IELTS academic overall minimum score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component).

The potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within a prescribed period of study.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

In the first instance please submit your expression of interest via the button below with a supporting statement detailing your suitability with evidence of the following:

• Have backgrounds in computer science (or engineering), system engineering, or physics/mathematics.
• Knowledgeable in machine learning techniques (had successful courses or projects)
• Be proficient in programming (preferably in Python).
• Ideally familiar with machine/deep learning, signal processing, dynamical system or mathematical modelling

To find out more about the about the technical details of the project, please contact

Professor James Brusey

Apply to Coventry University

For more details, visit Coventry University Scholarship webpage