Monthly Archives: November 2024

Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

EPSRC AND SWANSEA UNIVERSITY PHD SCHOLARSHIP: EXPLAINABLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPUTING RESEARCH

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Application Deadline: 13th January 2025

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Artificial Intelligence computing for the discovery of the governing knowledge of real-world systems is important. This PhD studentship offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery. The successful candidate will work on this innovative project advancing the frontiers of this exciting field. This project could lead to Artificial Intelligence computing breakthroughs impacting data-intensive applications.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants for PhD MUST hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level in Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related discipline, or an appropriate master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).

As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.

Applicants should have:

A strong background in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and Knowledge Discovery computing.

Research passion for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery computing.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent computer solution research, development, evaluation skills.

Excellent academic writing skills.

English Language:

IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.0) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here.

As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.

BENEFIT:

This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees and an annual stipend at £19,237.

Additional research expenses of up to £1,000 will also be available.

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bachelor's, Opportunities, Scholarships

YORK UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OF EXCELLENCE

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Application Opens: December 2, 2024; Deadline: February 15, 2025

LOCATION: Canada

The President’s International Scholarship of Excellence will be awarded to international high school applicants who are entering their first year of a four-year undergraduate degree program at York University and demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities, and leadership skills.

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada

Must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at York that begins in Fall 2025

Must have applied to York directly from high school no more than two years after graduation, and have no previous university or college studies (not applicable to Tentanda Via Award) 

Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent (where applicable)

Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports, or other areas of individual achievement (where applicable)

Must upload one letter of recommendation or other supporting documents as applicable

Must ensure all required documents are shown as “Received” in the York application (MyFile), by February 15, 2025 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time

Must complete and submit the online International Student Scholarship Application by February 15, 2025 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern TimeA minimum 80% (A) final admission average is required for consideration. Financial need may also be considered in the selection process.

Recipients will represent a variety of regions around the world and will be referred to as “President’s International Scholars”.

This scholarship will be renewable for an additional three years of full-time study or until degree completion (whichever comes first) provided the recipient completes a minimum of 24 credits each Fall/Winter session with a minimum sessional grade point average of 6.0.

If the recipient’s immigration status changes at any time while studying at York and they are exempted from paying international fees for any reason, the value of this award will be adjusted to reflect domestic tuition fee values.

This scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with the York University Continuing Student Scholarship.

BENEFIT:

$180,000 ($45,000 x 4 years)

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