PhD Studentship: Building 3D Games and Procedural Worlds with Agentic AI

Overview

This full-time, fixed-term PhD studentship is offered by the University of East Anglia within the School of Computing Sciences, supervised by Dr Cheng Wang. The research sits at the intersection of computer graphics and generative AI, focusing on agentic AI systems that can plan complex creative tasks, use game development tools, and iteratively evaluate their outputs. The project aims to advance the design, building, and refinement of interactive 3D games and virtual worlds by transforming high-level creative ideas into playable experiences.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum entry requirement of a 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Maths, or Physics. This funding opportunity is restricted to UK applicants.

What you get

The successful candidate receives funding through a competition for a Faculty of Science funded studentship covering home tuition fees and an annual stipend for three years. The current institutional PhD stipend rate is 20,409 British Pounds per annum, subject to any agreed inflationary uplift for the 2027 to 2028 period. The primary supervisor also provides support for pursuing industrial internships and collaborations relevant to AI, graphics, and game development.

Key dates

The application closing date is 24 February 2027, and the anticipated start date is 1 October 2027.