Gatsby Unit PhD studentships in theoretical neuroscience and machine learning — 2027 entry

Four years of funded doctoral study at UCL, combining theoretical and systems neuroscience with machine learning. Students complete first-year training before developing a thesis, with close links to the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre and ELLIS Unit at UCL. Funding covers home or international tuition, an annual tax-free stipend of GBP 30,900 at the 2026/27 rate, and conference/workshop travel. The programme begins in September 2027. Apply through the Gatsby Recruitment Portal, selecting Gatsby Unit PhD Programme 2027, by 9 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT. References must arrive by 10 November at 23:59 GMT. The stipend figure is the published 2026/27 rate; a 2027/28 rate is not stated.

Relevant first degree, strong analytical and mathematical preparation, and interest in neuroscience and/or machine learning. Candidates must meet UCL admissions and Level 3 English requirements. Funding is available regardless of nationality. At least two, ideally three, academic references are required.