Thursday, May 16, 2013

PhD Scholarship in Computer Science in Ireland

National University of Ireland


The College of Engineering & Informatics at National University of Ireland is offering PhD Scholarship. The scholarship is expected to start in September 2013. The value of the scholarship is up to 12,000 euro per year (tax-free) plus course fees for a maximum period of four years. The posiible topics for PhD work are the investigation and development of novel methods, techniques and tools for the SRL/RRL of interaction processes on the Web/the Semantic Web, SRL for predictions using large-scale dynamic data on the Web, or SRL backed-up by Constraint Solving or Answer Set Programming. The applications are due on 15th May 2013.


Study Subject(s): Possible topics for PhD work are the investigation and development of novel methods, techniques and tools for the SRL/RRL of interaction processes on the Web/the Semantic Web, SRL for predictions using large-scale dynamic data on the Web, or SRL backed-up by Constraint Solving or Answer Set Programming. Further topics can be found at here
Course Level: The scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider: College of Engineering & Informatics at National University of Ireland.
Scholarship can be taken at: Ireland


Eligibility: 

-Candidates should have a very good degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or in a closely related subject. They should have excellent analytical skills and should be able to work independently as well as in cooperation with others. The successful applicant needs to have very good English skills.

-Prior research experience in some area of (or related to) Artificial Intelligence such as machine learning, logic, Data Science/Big Data, probabilistic modeling, or Semantic Web and Linked Data technologies, is a significant plus.

-Applicants are expected to possess good programming skills in at least one of the following languages: Scala, Java, C/C++, Haskell, Clojure, Prolog, or Answer Set Programming.


Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Ireland can apply for the scholarship.


Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship based at the College of Engineering & Informatics at National University of Ireland, Galway. The successful candidate will perform research in the area of Artificial Intelligence under the supervision of Dr. Matthias Nickles and will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI), Galway.


Duration of award(s): The scholarship is expected to start in September 2013 and is tenable for up to a maximum of four years, dependent on satisfactory progress and availability of funding.


What does it cover?  The value of the scholarship is up to 12,000 euro per year (tax-free) plus course fees.


 How to Apply: Application is a two-stage process. Initial applications consisting of a CV, transcript(s), a motivation letter and a list of papers published (if any) should be sent to Dr. Matthias Nickles.


Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th May 2013.


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application



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