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Published: 13 March 2025
PhD Scholarships: Leverhulme Doctoral Training Network in AI-Enabled Digital Accessibility (ADA)
We are actively recruiting for our 2025/26 PhD cohort and we invite proposals for innovative and original projects with a focus on improving digital accessibility through different forms of linguistic and cross-modal mediation, and drawing on responsible and ethical uses of AI, under 6 themes:
- AI for Audiovisual Accessibility
Exploring AI-enabled solutions for converting audiovisual content into accessible formats, such as audio description for people with sight loss and other audiences. - AI for Speech-to-Text Accessibility
Advancing automatic speech recognition and related technologies to improve real-time and post-production accessibility of speech content for different use cases. - AI for Text Simplification and Comprehension
Investigating how AI can enhance text accessibility by simplifying complex language, improving readability, and adapting content for diverse users, including neurodiverse users. - AI for Cross-Language Accessibility
Developing AI-powered tools for multilingual accessibility through translation, interlingual subtitles and interpreting to support global content reach and inclusivity. - AI-Enhanced Assistive Communication Technologies
Creating AI-enabled assistive tools, such as voice assistants and chatbots to improve user experiences for diverse users across digital platforms. - AI for Personalising Accessible Communication
Developing novel methods for tailoring digital accessibility solutions to individual user preferences and needs while ensuring ethical AI practices.
The deadline for applications is 7 April 2025.
For more information on these themes and details on how to apply, please follow this link https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/studentships/leverhulme-doctoral-scholarship-ai-enabled-digital-accessibility-ada.
If you have any questions please contact Sabine Braun (s.braun@surrey.ac.uk) or Aimee Savage (aimee.savage@surrey.ac.uk)
