[Air-L] UKRI is inviting AI researchers to the UK | The University of Manchester

[Kitty Lo]

A major new opportunity has just launched for world‑class AI talent based outside the UK!

UKRI are seeking to attract exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers currently based outside of the UK to build new AI research capability in UK Universities.

This fellowship provides:

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Funding to relocate to the UK
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Support to establish a high‑calibre research team
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Resources to pursue transformational, high‑impact AI research

If anyone in your network knows outstanding AI researchers who may be interested in relocating to the UK — or if that might even be you — please encourage them to submit an Expression of Interest to Digital Futures - The University of Manchester via this link:
https://forms.gle/ZUMJKCbxFJJGidr8A

EoI Deadline: 6 February 2026 at 17:00 GMT

More details of the scheme can be found here: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/turing-ai-global-fellowships/

For further details or queries, reach out to Digital Futures at: digitalfutures at manchester.ac.uk<mailto:digitalfutures at manchester.ac.uk>


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Kind regards,


Kitty


kitty.lo at manchester.ac.uk | Communications and Engagement Coordinator | Research Platforms Team - Digital Futures | The University of Manchester | Pronouns (She/her)



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