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2026 Studentships

Applications are now open for 2026-27!

Applications are now open for fully funded studentships, in disciplines spanning computer science, philosophy, law, sociology and health sciences, within our thriving multidisciplinary UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe Artificial Intelligence Systems (SAINTS CDT).

How to apply for a SAINTS studentship 2026-27 application timeline Applicant Webinars - sign up! TechExpert scheme Find out more about a PhD in Safe AI The SAINTS training programme Frequently Asked Questions

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How to apply for a SAINTS studentship

Guidance on how to apply for a SAINTS funded studentship.

How to apply for a SAINTS studentship

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Application Timeline 2026/27 entry

Find out all the keys dates for applying for a SAINTS CDT 2026/27 studentship.

SAINTS Applicant Information Webinars

Join us for one of our online Applicant Information webinars.

Applicant Webinars - sign up!

The SAINTS Training Programme

Find out more about SAINTS programme and the unique requirement for a structured training programme unlike other PhDs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prenika Anand - PGR

Hear about what it’s like to apply for the SAINTS CDT programme from a current PhD researcher

Read about Prenika's journey