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Apply to AI4Health – PhD in AI & Machine Learning
Entry October 2026

Train at the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare at Imperial College London

Key Dates

The application deadline is anticipated to be in mid-or late-February 2026

Apply via Imperial College


You will apply through Imperial’s online portal using the programme “AI and Machine Learning (PhD 4YFT)” under Postgraduate Research.

Who Should Apply

The #AI4Health programme is open to all applicants who meet both the general Imperial College London minimum eligibility and entry requirements AS WELL AS the eligibility and entry requirements specific to our programme. The programme is open to UK nationals and applicants settled in the UK (i.e. indefinite leave to remain) as well as international (overseas) applicants.

Checklist

  • First‑class 4‑year undergraduate degree
  • Distinction‑level Master’s (or international equivalent)
  • Strong skills in maths, coding, and statistics
  • Background or interest in AI, machine learning, computer vision, NLP, robotics
  • Motivation to apply AI to real‑world healthcare challenges

Clinical PhD Fellow Route

Our Centre is inviting applications from medical graduates and healthcare professionals who want to do an AI degree, demonstrating their enthusiasm and commitment to research on AI technologies set in and/or applied to healthcare. 

Eligibility criteria – for the clinical PhD fellowship

  • Be Home/UK students, or must meet UK residency requirements (e.g. Indefinite Leave to Remain)
  • Must be a GMC registered Doctor in training in the UK
  • Be at Core Training level or above (or in GP Training), normally ST2-4
  • GP Trainees may apply if within 12 months of having CCT
  • Be eligible to take time out of their clinical training programme (OOPR)

Note – Applicants must meet both Imperial College and AI4Health programme‑specific requirements. Entry is competitive.

Funding at a glance

UKRI Studentship

  • Home‑rate tuition fees covered
  • UKRI bursary
  • Funding available for 3–4 years
    (subject to progression)

International Applicants

Funding to cover international fees is very limited and competitive.

Selection Process (Step-by-Step)

  • Submit application via Imperial portal
  • Admissions tests
  • Panel review
  • Interview
  • Project ranking
  • Supervisor interviews
  • Project‑specific offer

Contact & Support

  • Email: ai4health-admissions@imperial.ac.uk