UNE is currently seeking a PhD candidate to work on this exciting project in the School of Science and Technology. This scholarship opportunity is open to both domestic and international applicants, which will be funded jointly by Cogninet Australia and the University of New England.
The project is looking at developing research-based models for data analytics using AI and Machine learning techniques in the domains of medical and educational data analytics.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants should have a computer science background with sound Python programming skills. Students must also be available for industry partner engagements and an internship as part of their studies.
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following core and scholarship-specific eligibility requirements:
Citizenship
Domestic and International
New or Continuing
New or continuing students
Study Mode
On-campus preferred
Study Load
Full-time
Course type
Doctoral degree
Scholarship-specific requirements:
Degree/School/Discipline
School of Science and Technology
Before you apply for this scholarship, please ensure you have read and understood the below important information:
Candidates will need to apply and be offered admission into the degree prior to being eligible for a scholarship.
To submit an application, please email a single PDF file containing a one-page cover letter and your CV to Associate Professor Subrata Chakraborty.
The Mohamed bin Zayed University Postgraduate Scholarships 2027 is a fully funded graduate program offered by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It targets exceptional international and domestic students pursuing Master’s (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in STEM fields, specifically focusing on AI-driven disciplines such as Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Computer Science, and Robotics.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants to MBZUAI’s graduate programs must hold a degree in a STEM field such as computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or other relevant science or engineering majors from an accredited university or college recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE), with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or 3.5 (on a scale of 4.0) depending on the program. Senior-level students can apply initially with a copy of their transcript and, upon admission, must submit an official complete degree certificate/transcript. A degree attestation (for degrees from the UAE) or a Certificate of Recognition (for degrees acquired outside the UAE) should also be furnished within their first semester at the university.
Other elements required:
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
Research statement
Referee recommendations
Screening exam
To learn more about each program’s specific admissions criteria, learning outcomes, and completion requirements please choose your program of study from the program website
All applicants are required to pay the AED 200 fee after application submission. Applications with unpaid fees will be considered incomplete and will not proceed to the review stage.
Fee waivers are available only if:
The overall screening exam score is 75% or above; or
The applicant is enrolled (the fee will be reimbursed upon enrollment)
Ensure you have the required documents to complete your application before the deadline to avoid any delays in the review of your application or the inability to submit before the deadline.
Application documents must either be in English, originally, or include legal English translations. Additionally, official academic documents should be stamped and signed by the University authorities.
All applicants
Complete the online application form.
CV (with academic background, work experience, research publications, and programming/coding skills)
Official bachelor’s degree transcript and degree certificate or expected graduation letter
Official master’s degree transcript and degree certificate or expected graduation letter (only for Ph.D. applicants with a master’s degree)
Referee recommendations (minimum of three for Ph.D. applicants and two for M.Sc. applicants)
Research statement (only for Ph.D. applicants) (make sure to upload as a PDF)
Statement of purpose (make sure to upload as a PDF)
Valid proof of English language proficiency (must meet the admission criteria and be submitted at the time of application.)
Valid passport copy
Photo with white background
BENEFIT:
The funding model and benefits described on this page apply to the Ph.D. and M.Sc. Programs. The Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MAAI) is a fee-based program and is not eligible for University or faculty-sponsored funding; see Cost of Attendance below.
What funded students receive:
Free tuition fees;
A monthly stipend;
One return airfare each year to their home country;
Health insurance for the approved funding period; and
University-sponsored UAE residence visa and Emirates ID (where eligible).
Student category
M.Sc. (AED)
Ph.D. (AED)
UAE nationals
37,500
43,500
International students
15,500
17,500
Funded students are expected to maintain an in-person presence on campus throughout their funded period and to obtain approval before being away. Students receiving external scholarships or fellowships must disclose this funding to the university; external funding normally replaces the university stipend rather than being paid in addition to it.
