The Centre for Doctoral Training in Dependable and Deployable AI for Robotics (CDT-D2AIR) is now accepting applications for its next round of 4-year PhD studentships. This joint programme between Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh provides an exceptional training environment for students passionate about advancing AI and robotics technologies with real-world impact. The CDT particularly welcomes applicants interested in interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on how dependable AI robotics can transform healthcare, including diagnosis, prognosis, and clinical decision-making. The programme is open to high-quality international candidates from all backgrounds who are motivated to contribute to impactful research.

Applications received by Friday, 14 November 2025, will be considered for the first round of student places, with the programme commencing in September 2026. For more information and application details, visit the CDT-D2AIR website. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Marta Vallejo, Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University, to discuss potential project ideas.