Cardiff University Computer Science
CSC PhD Studentship in Artificial Intelligence

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Cardiff University–China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship
I am seeking prospective PhD students to apply through the Cardiff University–China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarship scheme, which is open only to Chinese nationals.
Research Areas
- Explainable AI: Explaining the behaviour of large language models (LLMs).
- LLM Adaptation: Adapting LLMs to domain-specific tasks through collaboration between large and small language models.
- Agentic AI: Developing agents that learn from interactions, discover causal rules, and adapt to unfamiliar environments.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Scholarship Benefits
Successful scholarship applicants receive tuition fee support from Cardiff University, with the CSC covering living costs and airfare.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet Cardiff University’s PhD entry requirements and the CSC scholarship eligibility criteria.
Application Process
PhD application deadline: 3 Nov 2026.
If you are interested, please email your CV to KumarN8@cardiff.ac.uk and indicate which research topic interests you.


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The PhD application must be submitted to Cardiff University by the deadline.
Further Information
Scholarship details, eligibility, and application instructions: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/funding-and-fees/international-scholarships/china-scholarship-council
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