Faculty of Science

AGRIFORWARDS EPSRC STUDENTSHIPS IN AGRI-FOOD ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS

Year of Entry: 2023

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Start date

September 2023

Application deadline

16 February 2023

Funding

Competition funded (students worldwide)

Mode of study

Full or part-time

Programme type

1+3 (Master's+PhD)

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH WITH US

We’re a proud member of the AgriFoRwArdS EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training. AgriFoRwArdS has been funded by EPSRC to solve problems facing the agriculture and food sector by undertaking fundamental research into robotics and autonomous systems, in close collaboration with industry partners.

Students selected by UEA for the programme will be fully funded to undertake an MSc in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. During the MSc year, a PhD project will be developed as a collaboration between student, supervisor, and industry partner. Primary supervision is likely to be provided by our the School of Computer Sciences, whose specialism in the context of the partnership is in machine learning and computer vision.

Applications are made via the AgriFoRwArdS website and will be considered by all three universities, in order of your preference. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and if successful will be awarded a four-year EPSRC studentship.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have, or be expecting to have, a minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree or international equivalent. Candidates will also need to meet the University of Lincoln’s entry requirements for the MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems.

Funding

AgriFoRwArdS EPSRC CDT studentships will pay your tuition fees, provide a stipend at UKRI rates (£17,668 for 2022/3), and provide access to further funds to support your research and training. Additional funds are available to assist with the extra costs faced by students with disabilities in the context of their studies.

Unfortunately, no funding is available to assist with visa or relocation costs.

The programme is open to both Home and International applicants, but a maximum of 30% of studentship awards each year can be made to international students.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the AgriFoRwArdS website; you will need a personal statement, copies of your academic qualifications (or current transcripts), and the details of two referees. You do not need a research proposal to apply.

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