Evaluation and Mitigation of Bias in AI Medical Content 2026

The University of St Andrews and Macquarie University are pleased to offer a scholarship funded by both institutions to support an exceptional student undertaking doctoral research.

This research examines how bias in AI-generated medical content can influence clinical decisions and patient care. By identifying these biases and developing strategies to reduce them, the project aims to support safer, more equitable use of AI in healthcare.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 3 December 2025
2. Value: Full tuition + stipend AUD 39,700 p.a. (Macquarie) + £19,775 p.a. (St Andrews, pro rata)
3. Study Level: PhD
4. Sponsor: Macquarie University & University of St Andrews
5. Course to study: Evaluating and Mitigating Biases in AI-Generated Medical Content
6. Host Country: Australia, United Kingdom
7. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Evaluation and Mitigation of Bias in AI Medical Content 2026

Admission and scholarship criteria of both universities must be met.

For St Andrews, please refer to details of how to apply and of entry requirements here.

For Macquarie University, please refer to the PhD entry and English language requirements, and graduate research scholarship eligibility criteria.

Desirable experience or education: Computer science or health informatics or AI evaluation

Mode of study

Full-time

Year of entry

2026-2027 academic year (St Andrews), 2026 academic year (Macquarie).

Students will enroll at both institutions from the outset. In terms of their location for study, the entry point for students beginning at St Andrews is 27 September. If beginning at Macquarie, the entry point is 1 October.

Additional criteria

Applicants must not already (i) hold a doctoral degree or (ii) be matriculated for a doctoral degree at the University of St Andrews, Macquarie University, or another institution.

Benefits of Evaluation and Mitigation of Bias in AI Medical Content 2026

1. AUD39,700 (2026 rate, tax-exempt) while on Macquarie University campus; £19,775 per annum pro rata while on University of St Andrews campus with an annual uplift published by the University each year

How to Apply

Expressions of interest open now until 3 December 2025.

Students are to submit an application or EOI via the University of St Andrews’ online portal.

As this is a St Andrews system, please ensure that you choose School of Medicine and Dr Andrew O’Malley as your principal supervisor.

Applications or EOIs should include the following documents:

1. CV including information about publications
2. transcripts of most relevant or recent degrees
3. information about thesis components (thesis mark, word count, weight or length in comparison to the degree overall)
4. statement of suitability as a candidate for the project (max 500 words)
5. indication that the student meets the English language requirements for entry into a PhD program at both universities, or willingness to obtain relevant English language proficiency test results.

Applications or EOIs for a scholarship will be assessed jointly by the co-supervisors. Following a successful application or EOI for the scholarship, candidates may be invited by the co-supervisors to submit a full application to each university for admission into the program and award of the scholarship.

Please indicate in your application or EOI that you wish to be considered for this global doctoral scholarship.

Application Deadline

December 3, 2025

Application Link(s)

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