Fully Funded PhD in LLM-Based Agentic AI at University of Exeter University of Exeter in United Kingdom

The University of Exeter's Department of Computer Science is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in the field of LLM-Based Agentic AI: Foundations, Systems & Applications. This opportunity focuses on the development and improvement of large language model (LLM)-based agents, aiming to make them more reliable, efficient, and collaborative in real-world environments. Research themes include the foundations of LLM-based agents, multi-agent collaboration, distributed infrastructure, and practical applications of agentic AI. The lead supervisor is Professor Shiqiang Wang, with additional supervision from Dr.

George De Ath and Dr. Jawad Fayaz. Applicants should have a strong background in computer science or a related field, proficiency in programming and modern machine learning tools, and excellent communication skills.

Experience with LLMs and prior industry or open-source contributions are advantageous. The studentship covers international tuition fees and provides a generous annual stipend. Both UK and international students are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is November 30, 2025.

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