Fully Funded PhD Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics at University College Cork University College Cork in Ireland

University College Cork is advertising 19 fully funded PhD opportunities as part of Rinn Artificial Intelligence, within UCC Futures in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics. The cohort starts on 1 October 2026 and is part of Research Ireland’s Rinn Network.

The programme spans a wide range of research themes, including foundational methods, translational methods, data and processing, people-centred AI, democratic governance, society and culture, and health. It is designed for applicants interested in AI, data analytics, and interdisciplinary research with applications across society, health, and technology.

Applications are welcomed from graduates in arts and humanities, business and education, computer science, engineering, health sciences, life science and environment, mathematics and statistics, and social science and law. This makes the opportunity suitable for candidates from both technical and non-technical backgrounds who want to work on AI-related doctoral research.

Funding is substantial: each studentship is worth €150,000 over four years, including a €100,000 tax-free stipend for living costs. The post describes this as a fully funded cohort-based PhD training programme.

Interested applicants should consult the attached document for the full list of research themes, supervisors, and application steps, then submit the application form via the provided link. No deadline is stated in the post.