OpenFieldPhD in Educational Technology and Artificial Intelligence (KMi)
Three-year doctoral research fellowship at the Knowledge Media Institute investigating large language models for student formative feedback, automated assessment generation, and algorithmic fairness.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master’s degree with Distinction in Computer Science, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Five-page research project proposal and detailed CV detailing software publications or open-source projects
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from university academics
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: £19,237/year stipend plus full fee waiver funded by the Knowledge Media Institute
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered by departmental scholarship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The Open University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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