Written question asked by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 December 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2023. It was answered by Viscount Camrose (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Artificial Intelligence: Research
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government how many of the 1,000 new PhD places in artificial intelligence identified in the UK Digital Strategy have been created.
- Answer
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The UK Digital strategy referenced the 1,000 PhDs that had already been created through 16 Centres for Doctoral Training as part of the AI sector deal. The last cohort of these students has now been recruited and commenced their studies.
The strategy also re-committed to the announcement of a further 1,000 PhDs through an additional investment of £117M. This funding has been awarded to 12 UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) AI Centres for Doctoral Training across the UK, leveraging an additional £110M from industry, universities and other sources. The universities hosting these centres will receive the funding to train PhD students through five cohorts. Recruitment has started for the first cohort due to start in autumn 2024 who will complete their studies in 2028.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL939
- Session
- 2023-24
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- Research Artificial intelligence
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- Yes
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