Fully funded PhD scholarship in NeuroAI

Ulster University; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is offering a fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship in NeuroAI, led by Professor KongFatt Wong-Lin. This scholarship invites both local and international applicants to explore the intersection of cognitive computational neuroscience and brain-inspired AI algorithms. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research team focusing on brain-computer interfaces and neurotechnology. The position is based in the vibrant city of Derry/Londonderry, known for its high quality of life and proximity to stunning coastlines.

Qualifications

• Fully funded PhD scholarship available for both international and local applicants.
• Candidate will work on brain-inspired AI algorithms and cognitive computational neuroscience.
• Experience in neurotechnology and high-performance computing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Become a member of the Cognitive Neuroscience and Neurotechnology research team.
• Work on projects involving brain-computer interfaces and neurotechnology.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Employment Start Date: 14 September 2026

Country: UK

Institution: Ulster University

Department: Intelligent Systems Research Centre, School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems

Description:

Professor KongFatt Wong-Lin has a fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship in NeuroAI. The scholarship is available to both international and local applicants.

This PhD project will work on the frontier of bridging fundamental cognitive computational neuroscienceof decision-making to novel brain-inspired AI algorithms.Application (deadline27th Feb 2026) is available at:

The successful applicant will become a member of our Cognitive Neuroscience and Neurotechnology research team, which Prof. Wong-Lin is leading:

• Brain-computer interfaces and neurotechnology (EEG, MEG)
• High-performance computing

In 2021, Ulster University was, in the UK:

• ranked 2nd for Ph.D. researcher satisfaction
• 6th largest Computer Science and Informatics unit
• 7th for world-leading or internationally excellent research and impact with respect to staff number.

Derry~Londonderry is a vibrant, friendly and affordable city with ~100K people with high quality of life, close to stunning coastline and outdoor activities in the north and north-west of Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.

Fully funded PhD scholarship in NeuroAI

Londonderry BT48 7JL, UK