Apply Now: 6 Fully-Funded PhD Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence for Weather Forecasting and Climate Change at UCD
Salisu Iliyasu
University College Dublin (UCD), in collaboration with Met Éireann, invites applications for six fully-funded PhD positions at the newly established Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Weather Forecasting and Climate Change.
Program Highlights:
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Fully-funded four-year PhD scholarships
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Tax-free stipend of €28,000 per annum
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Full coverage of university fees (open to EU & international students)
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Generous budget for travel, training, and computing resources
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Access to state-of-the-art High-Performance Computing (HPC) facilities
Students will begin in January 2026 with interdisciplinary training in AI, weather forecasting, climate science, and advanced computational techniques.
Selected candidates will choose from AI-focused projects such as:
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Advancing Offshore Weather Forecasting
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Discovering Physics in AI-powered Forecast Models
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Weather Effects on Psychiatric Hospital Admissions
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Fog Forecasting using Machine Learning
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Real-Time Weather Impact Assessment via Social Media Sentiment
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Links Between Viral Infections and Extreme Weather
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Explainable AI for Evapotranspiration Drivers
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Wind-driven Infrastructure Resilience using ML-AI
Eligibility:
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MSc degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Meteorology, Climate Science, Physics, Engineering, or related fields
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Non-native English speakers: IELTS 6.5 (min. 6 in each component) or equivalent
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Exceptional candidates without an MSc but with equivalent achievements may also apply
Application Process:
Complete the online application at:
Apply Here
Upload:
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CV (max 5 pages)
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Cover letter (max 2 pages)
Applications reviewed continuously – early applications encouraged.
For informal enquiries: Prof. Andrew Parnell (Andrew.parnell1@ucd.ie)
