Doctoral training

Four-year doctoral training combines theoretical and systems neuroscience with machine learning. Initial coursework is followed by a supervised thesis and a complementary research rotation. Studentships cover home or international tuition, a tax-free stipend and conference travel. The published stipend is £30,900 at the 2026/27 rate; a 2027/28 rate is not specified. Applications close at 17:00 GMT on 9 November 2026, with references due by 23:59 GMT on 10 November.

…then turns to academic research, doctoral training and the effects of automation on scientific careers. Hosted by Ravid Shwartz Ziv and Allen Roush. Watch the full conversation on the publisher’s YouTube channel.

EPSRC and MHCLG seek a consortium to deliver doctoral training and postgraduate taught programmes in fire engineering. UK higher-education institutions may lead, with at least one consortium organisation holding doctoral degree-awarding powers. The call has up to GBP 5.9 million available and covers eligible direct costs at 100%; estates and indirect costs are excluded. A mandatory expression of interest is due on 1 October 2026 at 16:00 UK time, before the full application deadline of 3 November 2026 at 16:00. The source links an active expression-of-interest form and the funding application