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USYD-UofG Collaborative PhD Scholarship - Responsible AI for Actionable Homelessness Intervention Across Welfare Regimes
✓ Fully Funded
⏰ Closing Soon
🎓 Artificial Intelligence
🎓 Data Science
🎓 Econometrics
🎓 Machine Learning
🎓 Management
🎓 Operational Research
🎓 Probability
🎓 Socioeconomics
🎓 Statistics
machine learning
social impact
decision support
public policy
homelessness
responsible AI
welfare systems
Fully funded joint PhD between the University of Sydney and University of Glasgow developing responsible AI systems for actionable homelessness interventions across different welfare regimes.
Project Description
This collaborative PhD project develops responsible AI methods to support decision-making in homelessness services.
The research moves beyond predictive models to design AI systems that recommend actionable interventions, using counterfactual explanations to identify optimal combinations of support strategies. It integrates interaction modelling, uncertainty quantification, and equity auditing to ensure fair and effective outcomes.
The project adopts a cross-national framework, comparing welfare systems in Australia and the UK, and involves participatory co-design with service providers to ensure practical relevance.
The student will undertake research across both institutions, with time split between the University of Sydney and the University of Glasgow.
Entry Requirements
First Class Honors degree or Master’s by Research with strong results (or equivalent)
• Completion of a substantial research thesis (~20,000 words)
• Background in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or related field
• Strong programming and quantitative skills (Python preferred)
• Interest in AI, machine learning, and social impact research
• Ability to study full-time and across both institutions
• Completion of a substantial research thesis (~20,000 words)
• Background in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or related field
• Strong programming and quantitative skills (Python preferred)
• Interest in AI, machine learning, and social impact research
• Ability to study full-time and across both institutions
How to Apply
Apply via the University of Glasgow Scholarships Portal with all required documents including application form, transcripts, CV, and references
Eligibility
UK/Home
EU
International
Supervisor Profile
PB
Prof Bowei Chen; Dr Anupam Singh; Dr Rosa Taghikhah; Prof Junbin Gao
University of Glasgow, College of Social Sciences
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