PHD POSITION

PhD Studentship: AI and Image Processing for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Smart Cameras

Deadline: 8 Dec 2026 · 26 days left

Institution: University of Exeter
Country: United Kingdom
Field: Computer science and AI
Type: PhD position
Pay: £21,805 The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend of £21,805 per annum for 2026/7.
Deadline: 8 Dec 2026 · 26 days left

About this position

Background: Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of blindness in working aged people. All people with diabetes aged over 12 need annual retina screening by attending ophthalmology clinic. This produces over a billion retina images every year. However, about 50% of diabetic adults do not receive this recommended annual screening, and lower middle income countries, have below 10% screening rate. Factors contributing to low screening rates include shortages of trained expert ophthalmologists, lack of facilities in rural areas and inability of patients to attend clinics in person. Aims:

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