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PhD International Scholarships in Neuromorphic Hardware for Epileptic Seizure Prediction, Australia 

Western Sydney University is looking for highly motivated students to apply for the PhD International Scholarships in Neuromorphic Hardware for Epileptic Seizure Prediction. Applications are now open for the academic year 2022-2023.

This scholarship opportunity is open to domestic and International Students commencing in the PhD degree programme in Neuromorphic Hardware for Epileptic Seizure Prediction Systems. The candidate is required to undertake a minimum of one year of industry experience at IBM or another relevant industry partner. The 12 months do not have to be undertaken in a single period. There is also the potential for a third co-supervisor from the industry partner.

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Western Sydney University is an Australian multi-campus university that aims to assure success for its students, impactful research and excellence, sustainability, equity, transformation, and connectedness. WSU is ranked 51st in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and is firmly positioned among the top 2% of international universities.

Why choose to study at Western Sydney University? Western Sydney University strongly values academic quality, ethics, and the quest for knowledge. The university highly values academic excellence, integrity, and the pursuit of knowledge.WSU has a campus that adapts to the demands of a changing workplace.

Application Deadline:  Applications close on 30 April 2022 at 11.59 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Western Sydney University
  • Department: NA
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: $31,828(AUD)
  • Number of Awards: N/A
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Nationality: Domestic and International students
  • The award can be taken in Australia 

Eligibility     

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities
  • Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can apply for a PhD degree in Neuromorphic Hardware for Epileptic Seizure Prediction and demonstrate strong academic performance in subjects relevant to electrical engineering, computer science, signal processing, and neuroscience and have an understanding of the importance of AI applications in data-intensive medical contexts, to facilitate the next generation of data-driven and machine learning-based medical technologies.
  • Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Demonstrate strong academic performance in subjects relevant to electrical engineering, computer science, signal processing, and neuroscience and understand the importance of AI applications in data-intensive medical contexts, to facilitate the next generation of data-driven and machine learning-based medical technologies.
  • Spend a minimum of 12 months at IBM or an industry partner. This does not need to be taken over consecutive months – it can be spread out over the enrolment period.
  • Residence in Australia for the duration of their studies, except for periods of approved overseas study leave.
  • Not receive income from another source to support general living costs while undertaking the program if that income is higher than 75% of the stipend rate.
  • Be enthusiastic and highly motivated to undertake further study at an advanced level.

How to Apply

  • How to Apply: Students must first submit an admission application on the university portal. Follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply for a project scholarship. The applicants must mail the project application process; please contact the Graduate Research School: [email protected].
  • Supporting Documents: The students must submit academic transcripts and other necessary documents.
  • Admission Requirements: qualifications and experience equal to one of the following (i) an Australian First Class Bachelor (Honours) degree, (ii) coursework Masters with at least 25% research component, (iii) a Research Masters’s degree, or (iv) equivalent overseas qualifications.
  • Language Requirement: If English is not your first language as defined above and you do not have any degrees where the medium of instruction was English, you must demonstrate your English language proficiency by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test.
  • IELTS (Academic version):-Minimum 6.5 overall score; Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
  • TOEFL (Internet-based score):- Minimum total score 82;
  • Minimum:- Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
  • PTE (Academic):-Minimum 58 overall;
  • No communication skills less than 50

Benefits

  • Domestic candidates or International candidates will receive a tax-free stipend of $31,828(AUD) per annum for up to 3.5 years to support living costs, supported by the Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset. Those with a strong track record will be eligible for a tuition fee waiver.
  • Support for conference attendance, fieldwork, and additional costs as approved by MARCS.

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