Before drafting a research proposal, prospective applicants wishing to be considered for a TAIG DPhil Studentship are encouraged to read Open Problems in Technical AI Governance, Reuel, A., Bucknall, B. et al., and Open Problems in Machine Unlearning for AI Safety, Barez, F. et al., to gain a sense of the priorities of the TAIG programme.
DPhil applications should be submitted directly to either the Department of Engineering Science or the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford. Applications must be completed (including references) no later than 12:00 midday UK time on 2 December 2025 to be considered for departmental funding. If any TAIG DPhil Studentships remain to be awarded after this date, applications may still be considered if completed before 12:00 midday UK time on 3 March 2026. Please note that applications for Track II, the AIMS-Integrated Route, must be completed by 28 January 2026 to be eligible for consideration. More information on the Track II application process can be found here.
Once you have submitted your application to either the Department of Engineering Science or Department of Computer Science, you must inform the TAIG Programme Manager of your application via email, at sami.wymes@eng.ox.ac.uk, to ensure that your application will be reviewed by the programme panel. Prospective applicants are also welcome to email questions about the studentships or application process to Sami Wymes and are encouraged to contact potential supervisors directly.