Sandpit: AI decision support for national security and defence

Overview

Apply to attend a five-day interactive interdisciplinary sandpit to develop projects on decision support using Artificial Intelligence (AI), for national security and defence applications. Participants selected to attend must do so for all online and in-person days.

Sandpit dates:

• Pre-sandpit virtual session: 17th January 2025
• In person sandpit: 20 - 23rd January 2025

Applications to attend the sandpit will be assessed by a selection panel comprised of the sandpit director, mentors and UKRI staff. Participant selection will be based solely on the information provided in the expression of interest survey.  

The assessment criteria are as follows: 

• the ability to develop innovative approaches to research 

• the ability to work collaboratively and within an interdisciplinary environment 

• the ability to communicate and engage with diverse non-academic stakeholders 

• relevant research expertise and experience 

• the ability to explain research to non-experts 

Participants will be selected primarily based on these assessment criteria. However, the panel will also look to ensure sandpit participants have expertise in a mix of disciplines and backgrounds.   

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