University of Birmingham UK DeepMind Scholarship for Postgraduate Program 2022/2023

Scholarship Description:

The School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham is offering three scholarships. This scholarship is generously funded by DeepMind.it is open to applicants currently holding offers for the MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

The university with the support from DeepMind is committed to increasing accessibility and enhancing the diversity in the university.

Degree Level:

University of Birmingham UK DeepMind Scholarship for Postgraduate Program 2022/2023 is available to undertake Postgraduate level programs at University of Birmingham.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

We currently have three scholarships available; 2 UK scholarships and 1 international scholarship.

There are two Home scholarships available, valued at £29,860 each. The value of the scholarship is applied against:

• UK tuition fees – £10,620
• A maintenance grant of £15,840 (to use for living costs), paid in instalments over the duration of the course
• Funding of up to £2,000 to attend an international conference in the field of AI and/or Machine Learning during the course as well as £1,500 towards purchase of essential equipment (suitable laptop etc.).

There is one International scholarships available, valued at £47,680. The value of the scholarship is applied against:

• International tuition fees – £26,640
• A maintenance grant of £15,840 (to use for living costs), paid in instalments over the duration of the course
• Funding of up to £2,000 to attend an international conference in the field of AI and/or Machine Learning during the course as well as £1,500 towards purchase of essential equipment (suitable laptop etc.).
• £1700 to assist with relocation expenses

Eligible Nationalities:

EU, Overseas (Non-EU), UK

Eligibility Criteria:

Applications are now being accepted through our online form.  Please only make an application once you have received a conditional/unconditional offer, as we cannot consider you until you hold one. 

The deadline for applying is 30 June 2022.

Applications will be considered by a selection panel at the School of Computer Science throughout August 2022 based on the following criteria:

• Already holding a conditional or unconditional offer for the MSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Meeting the eligibility categories.
• Providing additional supporting documentation and evidence (if required).

Successful recipients will be selected on the basis of:

• Content of application.
• Confirmation of eligibility (as specified in criteria and supported by any required evidence).

The DeepMind scholarship offer may be ‘conditional’ until academic offer conditions are met (provision of academic results, outstanding offer conditions, etc.).

Applicants wishing to apply for the scholarship should meet one OR both of the following criteria:

• Identify as female OR Identify as Black African, Black Caribbean or other Black ethnicity.

Applicants must also:

• Be able to demonstrate that they would not be able to take up the offer of admission without financial assistance.
• Have already received a conditional/unconditional offer to study the MSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the University of Birmingham; and
• Be ordinarily resident in the UK and would be classified as UK for fee paying purposes.

Application Procedure:

Applications are now being accepted through our online form.  Please only make an application once you have received a conditional/unconditional offer, as we cannot consider you until you hold one. 

The deadline for applying is 30 June 2022.

Applications will be considered by a selection panel at the School of Computer Science throughout August 2022 based on the following criteria:

• Already holding a conditional or unconditional offer for the MSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Meeting the eligibility categories.
• Providing additional supporting documentation and evidence (if required).

Successful recipients will be selected on the basis of:

• Content of application.
• Confirmation of eligibility (as specified in criteria and supported by any required evidence).

The DeepMind scholarship offer may be ‘conditional’ until academic offer conditions are met (provision of academic results, outstanding offer conditions, etc.).