Autonomous vehicle PHD research
- Published
- 12 January 2026
- Estimated value
- £47,000
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 002281-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0603b8
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 80000000Education and training services
Description
As autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies progress toward real-world deployment, regulatory agencies face the pressing challenge of ensuring that these systems operate safely and in compliance with the driving standards. There is currently a lack of robust, interpretable methodologies for evaluating AV behaviour in both real and simulated environments—particularly in edge-case scenarios that pose the greatest risk to public safety. To address this gap, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is requesting to co-funding a PhD studentship titled Digital Commentary Driving for Regulatory Compliance and Risk Assessment in Autonomous Vehicles, which aims to develop novel, evidence-based methods for AV validation.
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| University of Surrey | — | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 002281-2026 · 12 January 2026
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