Fully Funded PhD in AI & Robotics for Digital Viticulture
Apply for a fully funded PhD in AI & Robotics for Digital Viticulture by 17 October 2025. The project integrates drones, AI, and digital twins for climate-adaptive vineyard management.
A fully funded PhD studentship is available within the UKRI AI CDT SUSTAIN programme, hosted by the University of Aberdeen and the University of Lincoln. The project focuses on leveraging airborne and ground-based drones, AI-driven canopy and climate modelling, and digital-twin-based predictive analytics for climate-adaptive vineyard management.
- Project Title: Leveraging Airborne & Ground-Based Drones, Canopy Modelling, Digital Twin Technology and AI Robotics for Climate-Adaptive Vineyard Management in UK Viticulture
- Studentship Package: Full PhD tuition fees covered, UKRI tax-free stipend, £3,000/year RTSG for travel, training & consumables, access to cutting-edge facilities, and comprehensive training in remote sensing, GIS, drones, photogrammetry, AI/robotics, and precision viticulture.
- Application Deadline: Friday, 17 October 2025, 12:00 (BST)
- Programme Start: October 2026
For more details and application instructions, visit: Project A2230 Details and How to Apply
Tags: PhD Studentship, AI & Robotics, Digital Viticulture, UKRI AI CDT SUSTAIN, Precision Agriculture, Climate-Smart Agri-Robotics