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University of Edinburgh, School of Informatics · Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) / School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh

Doctoral programme in Natural Language Processing at the University of Edinburgh

Deadline
19 days left
Funding
Partial funding
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English

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This doctoral programme at the University of Edinburgh is for postgraduate research applicants whose project sits in natural language processing or a related area. It covers tuition fees, a stipend, and a research and travel grant for 4 years of full-time study, or the part-time equivalent. Applications are submitted by 30 November 2026 through the university platform, after identifying an advertised project or a supervisor.

Verified on 1 November 2026

This doctoral programme at the University of Edinburgh, open to international applicants, covers tuition fees, a stipend, and research grants, but excludes visa and housing costs, with an application deadline of November 30, 2026. Applications close on 30 November 2026, that is in 19 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Candidature via la plateforme EUCLID / Applicant Hub

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Identification d’un superviseur ou d’un projet

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Preuve d'anglais

    “« You must prove that your English language abilities are at a high enough level to study this degree programme. »”

  • Niveau académique

    “« A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in an area related to the topic of the CDT »”

Assets

  • Expérience interdisciplinaire et programmation

    “« A UK 2:1 honours degree... for example informatics, computer science, AI, cognitive science, mathematics, design, linguistics, psychology, philosophy, law, and social and political science. »”

Watch points

  • Page de candidature spécifique manquante dans l'ensemble fourni

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Frais non couverts (visa et IHS)

    “« The funding does not cover visa fees and IHS for international students; these costs have to be covered by the student. »”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is "prerequisite": without an advertised project or an identified supervisor, the file can be set aside even if the academic profile is strong. The real move is not to start with the form, but to secure the fit between topic, supervisor and research angle first. Also check the age of your degree and the validity of your English test before submitting, because an expired document blocks progress faster than a strong file can offset. So prepare the supervisor contact, the targeted project and the English proof before you submit.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2027-2028

What is actually funded

  • Tuition« The CDT programme is fully funded and covers a stipend, tuition fees (both UK and overseas) and research and travel grant for 4 years full-time study (or part-time equivalent). »
  • Living allowanceLe programme couvre un stipend pour la durée du financement, montant non précisé sur la page
  • Travel« research and travel grant » for 4 years full-time study

Not covered: Visa fees · Health insurance · Accommodation

Countries covered

Anyone who meets the required academic level, the English requirement, and the project or supervisor condition may apply, with the part-time option reserved for students who do not need visa sponsorship. The listed English tests are accepted, with a two-year validity period for IELTS, TOEFL-iBT, Oxford ELLT and Oxford Test of English Advanced. The part-time option is reserved for students who do not need visa sponsorship.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Research proposal / statement of suitabilityResearch proposal (3-5 pages) sauf si le CDT demande un document différent (statement of suitability)
  • Références académiquesContact details for two academic references (références à fournir via le système)
  • Preuve de l'anglaisCertificat de langue si requis selon le statut et les équivalences acceptées

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