PhD Studentship: Opportunities in AI and Taxation

We welcome PhD proposals in the area of AI and taxation.

The use of AI spans across disciplines and taxation is no exception. AI can improve tax administration and also open doors to new avenues for tax policy. We are currently in the early stages of AI implementation in the tax field. Use of AI to develop, analyse, interpret, and enforce tax rules brings both opportunities and risks. It must be guided by ethical frameworks and prioritise fundamental public values such as privacy and security of financial data. Application of AI holds promise for greater efficiency in dispute resolution, compliance, and administration, but must ensure fair treatment of taxpayers.

We welcome research enquiries concerning the implications of AI in any aspect of taxation, including, tax administration, international tax co-operation, tax dispute resolution, tax compliance, tax planning, tax data visualisation, fraud detection and tax policy design just to name a few.

Supervisors: Dr Ira Lindsay, Benita Mathew

This project is open to UK and international students starting in October 2022.

More about the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI.

Entry requirements

All applicants should have (or expect to obtain) a first-class degree in Law and/or Public Policy or other related disciplines or MSc with Distinction (or 70% average) and a strong interest in pursuing research in this field. Additional experience which is relevant to the area of research is also advantageous.

English language requirements: IELTS Academic 6.5 or above, with 6.0 in each individual category, or equivalent. More about our English language requirements.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted via the Vision, Speech and Signal Processing PhD programme page on the "Apply" tab.

In place of a research proposal you should upload a document stating the title of the project that you wish to apply for and the name of the relevant supervisor.

Funding

A stipend of £16,062 for 22/23, which will increase each year in line with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rate, plus Home rate fee allowance of £4,500 (with automatic increase to UKRI rate each year). The studentship is offered for 3 years. For exceptional international candidates, there is the possibility of obtaining a scholarship to cover overseas fees. Funding is for 3 years. Funded by the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI.

Application deadline: 22 July 2022

Enquiries: Contact Benita Mathew (benitarose.mathew@surrey.ac.uk).

Ref: PGR-2122-169

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