This scholarship is offered in recognition of renowned philosopher and scientist, Professor Margaret Boden OBE FBA. Professor Boden is a prominent figure in the intellectual history of the University of Sussex, notably for her role in founding the world's first academic programme in Cognitive Science. 

We invite applicants to propose their own research project, which closely aligns with the work in one (or more) of our Informatics research groups or centres.  

Our research groups are Artificial Intelligence, Foundations of Software Systems and Creative Technology. 

Our research centres are the Centre for Computational Neuroscience and Robotics (CCNR), the Centre for Research in Cognitive Science (COGS), the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science (SCCS), the Data Intensive Science Centre, University of Sussex (DISCUS), the Sussex Centre for Sensory Neuroscience and Computing (SNAC), Sussex Neuroscience and the Sussex Humanities Lab. 

This scholarship is available to UK, EU and overseas applicants. 

Eligible candidates will have an upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related field. 

The University of Sussex believes that the diversity of its staff and student community is fundamental to creative thinking, pedagogic innovation, intellectual challenge, and the interdisciplinary approach to research and learning. We celebrate and promote diversity, equality and inclusion amongst our staff and students. As such, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

Please clearly state on your application that you are applying for the Margaret Boden Scholarship, and the member of our faculty who is your preferred supervisor. 

Please ensure you application includes each of the following: 

• A research proposal. For guidance on preparing your proposal, please see here.
  
• The name of the faculty member(s) you wish to nominate as your supervisor(s). Our Informatics faculty can be found here. You may nominate up to 2 potential supervisors. Please contact any prospective supervisor prior to nominating them to ensure that your research interests align and that they are currently accepting new PGRs. 
• Degree certificates and transcripts. 
• 2 references, including a minimum of 1 from any institution studied at within the last 5 years.
• If your first language is not English you will need to demonstrate that you meet the University’s English language requirements, see here for details of our accepted documentation.