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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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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY ABDUL MAJID BADER GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

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LOCATION: Canada

Dalhousie University is inviting exceptional Iranian or International students to apply for the Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship. The scholarship is renewable, subject to an annual progress review. The award can be held for a maximum of 24 months of full-time study. Fees are not waived and must be paid out of the prize.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants from Iran will be given first preference for the award, with international students being considered if there are no Iranian candidates. 

Students with first-class academic standing (>3.7/4.3)  in their last two years of academic study may apply. Preference is given to students who have not yet started their degree or are in the first year of their PhD program at the time of application.

Students enrolled in a master’s program at the time of application are not eligible to apply.

Students who have applied to master’s programs are eligible to apply.

Students who are enrolled in or have applied to doctoral programs are eligible to apply.

Applications for the Bader scholarship are received through the Harmonized Scholarship Process. 

Applicants who indicate Iranian citizenship in their Harmonized Scholarship application will be automatically entered into the competition for this award.

One new award is made each year.

BENEFIT:

The scholarship is valued at $40,000 for one 12-month academic year of full-time study. One new award is made each year. Current award holders must contact fgs.slo@dal.ca by August 1st to apply for renewal.

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