Bond University is now accepting applications for Ph.D. Position and Scholarship within the Faculty of Society & Design – Interdisciplinary Centre for the Artificial Mind (iCAM) in Australia. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.

Bond University is establishing the Interdisciplinary Centre for the Artificial Mind (iCAM), under the leadership of Professor Irini Giannopulu.  The Centre is devoted to the analysis of the mind’s development across the lifespan, and in interaction with artificial environments (robots, virtual/augmented/mixed reality).

iCAM is based in the Faculty of Society & Design, with an interdisciplinary and international team of researchers in the areas of Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, Mathematics, and Engineering.

Brief Description

University or Organization: Bond University
Department: NA
Course Level: Ph.D. program
Award: Full tuition fees
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: NA
Nationality: International students
The program can be taken in Australia
Application Deadline: Closed

Eligibility

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

• International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
• A degree with a substantial research project (e.g. Research Masters’ degree, Masters’ degree with treatise component, or Bachelor degree with honors) in psychology or a related area;
• Excellent analysis and writing skills;
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary research team environment;
• Competence in mathematical modeling and excellent programming skills (e.g. Python, Java, C/C++, Matlab);
• Capacity to seek scholarship funds, with support from supervisors;
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity in dealing with colleagues and research participants from diverse backgrounds.

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How to Apply

• How to Apply: Completed applications should be sent to Peta Dawson/Kayleigh Corlett, employment-at-bond.edu.au
• Supporting Documents: Your Expression of Interest should include:
• Your CV and copy of an academic transcript
• A brief statement of support from an academic referee
• Sample of written work, ideally appropriate for an academic audience (e.g. honors thesis, peer-reviewed journal article, essay written during coursework study or similar)
• “Statement of Purpose” describing your interests, reasons for pursuing this opportunity and longer-term goals (max. 1-2 pages)
• Admission Requirements: A degree with a substantial research project (e.g. Research Masters’ degree, Masters’ degree with treatise component, or Bachelor degree with honors) in psychology or a related area.

Benefit: Full tuition fees are awarded as well as a tax-free stipend of AU$26,000 per annum for three years.

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