Funded projects in AI, Trust and Security – 2026 entry
Fully funded PhD projects in Centre for Digital Trust and Society.
Funding description
We are pleased to announce further funded projects for researchers tackling areas of AI, Trust and Security.
Candidates for PhDs funded through this route will work as part of a new cross-cutting cluster with the Centre for Digital Trust and Society (CDTS) at The University of Manchester.
Available supervisor-led projects
Search for a project
Please use the Find a PhD search below to find projects which are eligible for this funding.
How to be considered
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and are at the heart of all of our activities. We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact.
We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.
Individual deadlines will be clearly stated in the project advert listing.
All candidate eligibility criteria with be specified in the project advert listing.
International applicants must ensure they meet the academic eligibility criteria (including English language requirements) for their chosen programme before applying.
Search through our full PhD programme list.
Apply for the AI, Trust and Security studentship.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and seek to create equality of opportunity for all our applicants and postgraduate researchers.
The application process is detailed within each project advert.
Contact Us
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Queries regarding the application process can be sent to the Doctoral Academy Admissions Office.