Fully Funded PhD Scholarship at UCD School of Veterinary Medicine
$30,500PhD
Veterinary Medicine
Machine Learning
AI
Animal Welfare
Ireland
Fully Funded

This fully funded PhD scholarship at University College Dublin (UCD) School of Veterinary Medicine focuses on utilizing machine learning and machine vision to detect and predict dairy cattle lameness. The project aims to improve animal welfare and agricultural efficiency. The scholarship includes an annual stipend of €25,000 and tuition support of €5,500 per annum for four years. Applicants require a relevant degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field, strong Python coding proficiency, and a driving license. The application deadline is October 17, 2025.