135 PhD scholarship in Hongkong

Application Deadline: 1st december 2010

Background

Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's institutions.


Eligibility
Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience, and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.

City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Lingnan University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Institute of Education
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The University of Hong Kong

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates should make an initial application online through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) Electronic System to obtain a HKPFS reference number by 1 December 2010 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 (GMT +8 hours) before submitting applications for PhD admission to their chosen institutions.

Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two institutions for PhD study under HKPFS 2011/12. They should therefore comply with the admission requirements of their selected institutions and programmes.

As the deadlines for applications to some of the institutions immediately follow that of the initial application, candidates should submit initial applications as early as possible to ensure that they have sufficient time to submit applications to institutions.


Fellowship Award

The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of three years. About 135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in each academic year*. For awardees who need more than three years to complete their PhD studies, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. For details, please contact the institutions concerned directly.

* Institutions in Hong Kong normally start their academic year in September.


Selection Panel
Shortlisted applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the following two Selection Panels comprising experts in the relevant board areas:

sciences, medicine, engineering and technology
humanities, social sciences and business studies


Selection Criteria
While candidates' academic excellence is the primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors as follows:

Academic excellence;
Research ability and potential;
Communication, and interpersonal skills; and
Leadership abilities.


For details: http://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html

PhD Research Fellow in ICT/Mobile communication at Adger University, Norway

Closing date: 27 April 2010.

PhD Research Fellow in ICT/Mobile communication at the Faculty of Engineering and Science Ref 102/09

The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time fixed-term appointment as PhD Research Fellow in ICT/mobile communication for a period of three years, at the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Science. The position is located in Grimstad, Norway. The starting date is negotiable.

The Faculty of Engineering and Science offers master’s and PhD programmes in ICT. With more than 30 academic staff and an extensive network of Norwegian and international partner universities, the Faculty, with its regional industrial partners, constitutes one of the largest research and development environments within mobile communications in Norway.
The position is intended to address issues related to future wireless, residential applications and supporting infrastructures. Potential research topics for the PhD study include:

• Investigation of future user scenarios with regard to applications in residential environments;
• Visualization of user interaction for future applications;
• Integration of ubiquitous computing and next generation networks and services;
• Performance evaluation of solution alternatives with existing approaches
• Emphasis will be given to the applicant’s qualifications in the following fields:
  Solid knowledge of wireless communications and distributed network architectures;
• Programming experience with mobile devices and NGN/IMS network functions;
• Experience with feasibility testing and system evaluation;
• Research experience

The successful applicant must hold a master's degree in a relevant field.

The position places great demands on the applicant’s capacity for independent goal-oriented work, ability to concentrate and attention to detail. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of academic background and results, and any previous research and development work. Relevant practical experience, personal suitability and good teamwork skills will also be emphasised.
A high level of oral and written proficiency in English is required.

The Research Fellow must be admitted to the UiA PhD programme in ICT within three months of appointment. The Research Fellow is expected to complete a doctoral dissertation within the period of employment.

Information about the appointment criteria for a position as Research Fellow can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Post of Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant and Resident, available for download at www.uia.no/vacancies

For further information on the regulations and admission requirements for the PhD programme in ICT, please see the University’s web page: http://www.uia.no/en/portals/about_the_university/engineering_and_science/phd/phd_in_ict.

The Civil Service is committed to reflecting the diversity of society in its work force. It is therefore a goal of personnel policy in the Civil Service to achieve balanced gender representation, include different age groups and recruit civil servants from backgrounds reflecting the ethnic diversity of the country. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply for the position.

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment.

Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions. The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the Civil Service. Organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected.

The position is remunerated within the State salary scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017, salary grade 45 (NOK 355.600). A 2 % compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.
Applicants must submit their application and CV online. Please click on the link “Send application” at [URL Easycruit]. The following documentation should be uploaded as an attachment with the online application:

• Certified copies of diplomas including transcripts of academic record,
• Letters of reference
• List of academic publications
• Master’s thesis
• Up to three (3) selected scientific publications that the applicant wishes to include in the evaluation

The applicants are fully responsible for submitting complete documentation before the closing date.

The application and all other documentation should be submitted in Norwegian, Danish, Swedish or English.

In accordance with §25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the name of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University's intention to exercise this right.
For further information please contact Professor Frank Reichert, tel. +47 37 25 3006 +47 37 25 3006, e-mail frank.reichert@uia.no, or Head of Department, Professor Andreas Prinz, tel. +47 37253220 +47 37253220, e-mail andreas.prinz@uia.no. The full text of this announcement is also available online at www.uia.no/vacancies. For more information on working at UiA, see www.uia.no/work.

PhD Research Fellow in ICT/mobile communication security and privacy policies at University of Adger, Norway

Closing date: 27 April 2010.

PhD Research Fellow in ICT/mobile communication security and privacy policies at the Faculty of Engineering and Science Ref 101/09 The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time fixed-term appointment as PhD Research Fellow in ICT/mobile communications for a period of three years, at the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Science. The position is located in Grimstad, Norway. The starting date is negotiable.

The Faculty of Engineering and Science offers master’s and PhD programmes in ICT. With more than 30 academic staff and an extensive network of Norwegian and international partner universities, the Faculty, with its regional industrial partners, constitutes one of the largest research and development environments within mobile communications in Norway.



The position is intended to address security, privacy and trust aspects in future pervasive applications and supporting infrastructures. Potential research topics for the PhD study include:

• Security and privacy policies for information sharing in pervasive environments
• User and context awareness in pervasive computing and ambient intelligent environments
• Access Control enforcement, authentication and secure data access in pervasive environments
• Cryptographic techniques to ensure privacy and security in pervasive environments
  Modeling, construction, analysis and implementation of robust and efficient cryptographic protocols applied to pervasive services and systems
• Investigation of future user scenarios with focus on providing secure, privacy-preserving and trustful environments
• Security, privacy and trust in social networks
• Privacy, security, ownership and reliability issues
  

Emphasis will be given to the applicant’s qualifications in the following fields:

• Solid knowledge in the field of information security;
• Solid knowledge of wireless communications and distributed network architectures;
• Solid programming experience;
• Research experience.

The successful applicant must hold a master's degree in a relevant field.

The position places great demands on the applicant’s capacity for independent goal-oriented work, ability to concentrate and attention to detail. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of academic background and results, and any previous research and development work. Relevant practical experience, personal suitability and good teamwork skills will also be emphasised.

A high level of oral and written proficiency in English is required.

The PhD Research Fellow must be admitted to UiA’s PhD programme in Information and Communication Technology within three months of appointment. The PhD Research Fellow is expected to complete a doctoral dissertation within the period of employment.

Further provisions relating to the position as PhD Research Fellow can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Post of Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant and Resident, available for download at www.uia.no/vacancies

For further information on the regulations and admission requirements for the PhD programme in ICT, please see the University’s web page:
http://www.uia.no/en/portals/about_the_university/engineering_and_science/phd/phd_in_ict.

The Civil Service is committed to reflecting the diversity of society in its work force. It is therefore a goal of personnel policy in the Civil Service to achieve balanced gender representation, include different age groups and recruit civil servants from backgrounds reflecting the ethnic diversity of the country. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply for the position.

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment.

Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions. The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the Civil Service. Organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected.

The position is remunerated within the State salary scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017, salary grade 45 (NOK 355.600). A 2 % compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.

Applicants must submit their application and CV online. Please click on the link “Send application” at [URL Easycruit]. The following documentation should be uploaded as an attachment with the online application:

Certified copies of diplomas with transcripts of records and letters of reference
List of scientific publications
Master’s thesis
Up to three (3) selected scientific publications that the applicant wishes to include in the evaluation
The applicants are fully responsible for submitting complete documentation before the closing date.

The application and all other documentation should be submitted in Norwegian, Danish, Swedish or English.

In accordance with §25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the name of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University's intention to exercise this right.

For further information please contact Professor Vladimir Oleshchuk, tel. +47 37 25 3212 +47 37 25 3212, e-mail vladimir.oleshchuk@uia.no, or Head of Department Professor Andreas Prinz,

tel. +47 37253220 +47 37253220, e-mail andreas.prinz@uia.no. The full text of this announcement is also available online at www.uia.no/vacancies. For more information on working at UiA, see www.uia.no/work.

Doctoral Scholarship in ICT at University of Trento, Italy

Deadline: April 20, 2010 - 12.00pm (Rome Time)

Admission requirements

For admission requirements, please check the calls in the "Downloads" area on the right.
Applications must be filled using the online application (when it's open).
Recognition of Academic Titles
In order to apply for this call your academic titles DO NOT need to have been officially recognised by Italian authorities. Official recognition is not provided by the University, it is a governmental procedure which needs to be undertaken by the person concerned.
If you have already had your titles recognised in the past as equivalent to an Italian Degree, you should state it in your application, indicating the Italian Rector's Decree recognising equivalence number (given by Italian authorities).

Candidates who have a foreign degree that has not been officially recognised as equivalent to the Italian degree must upload as attachment 2 (in the application Call form) an English translation, signed by the candidate, to enable the Doctoral School Committee to evaluate a possible equivalence.

PLEASE NOTE that in case you are accepted to the School you will be asked to provide (no later than the 10.11.2010) a Dicihiarazione di Valore issued by the Italian Embassy based in the country where the University that delivered your titles is from.

ICT Areas
Computer Science
Bioinformatics » details
Data and Knowledge Management » details
Distributed Systems » details
Embedded Electronics and Computing Systems » details
Intelligent Information Processing » details
Language, Speech and Interfaces » details
Machine learning and Intelligent optimization » details
Networking » details
Software Engineering and Formal Methods » details
See here for information about project-specific grants.

Telecommunications:
Intelligent Information Processing » details
Language, Speech and Interfaces » details
Multimedial Signal Processing and Understanding » details
Networking » details
Remote Sensing and Systems for Environmental Monitoring » details
Wireless Communication » details
See here for information about project-specific grants.

Electronics
Embedded Electronics and Computing Systems » details
Nano- and Micro- Systems » details
See here for information about project-specific grants.

Source: http://ict.unitn.it/application

Full-time PhD studentships in Next Generation Technologies at The Open University, UK

Closing date : 31/03/2010

2 Full-time PhD studentships in Next Generation Technologies, Faculty of Maths, Computing and Technology
Three-year PhD studentships, Based in Milton Keynes
circulation date : 11/03/2010

The neXt Generation multimedia technology (XGMT) group at the Open University in collaboration with the Optical Information Systems group at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Berlin are offering two jointly-funded, 3-year full-time PhD studentships commencing in October 2010. The general research topics will be in multi-sensor navigation for mobile robots and 3-D medical imaging. In particular: 1) the investigation of techniques for the fast derivation of high-quality depth information from optical sensors data and subsequent 3-D mapping to facilitate up-to-date spatial environment maps; and 2) the fusion of different medical image modalities i.e. CAT and MRI to accurately estimate the orientation of the human body by observation of surfaces without access to fixed orientation points. All applicants must either have or expect to gain a good Honours degree (at least a 2i standard or equivalent) in Information Communications Technology, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related area. Both PhD studentships will provide a stipend and cover all fees and are available to any suitably qualified UK, EU and International student.Closing date: 31 March 2010, although the studentships will remain open until filled.

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

This document provides details on the application process and staff benefits
Information for Applicants

APPLY
email: l.s.dooley@open.ac.uk Professor Laurence S. Dooley
email: Anko.Boerner@dlr.de Dr. Anko BoernerAnko

For further information concerning these study opportunities please contact either Professor Laurence S. Dooley (Chair of ICT at the Open University) or Dr. Anko Boerner (Head of Department Information Processing of Optical Systems, DLR, Berlin) by email see (links above).

Please quote reference XGMTFurther particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (Minicom 01908 654901 01908 654901 ). We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

PhD Position in Mathematics of Future Wireless Networks, Ireland

Basic Description
Applications are invited for a postgraduate research position at the Hamilton Institute in the National University of Ireland Maynooth. The Hamilton Institute is a multi-disciplinary research centre that seeks to provide a bridge between mathematics and its applications in ICT and biology. The successful candidate will join one of the largest, internationally recognized and most active networking research groups in Ireland.

Wireless networks are not only ubiquitous and of great economic importance to modern society, but also the source of many of the fundamental scientific challenges faced by modern communication networks. A key feature of modern networks is their scale and complexity and at the Hamilton Institute we are developing new mathematical methods to gain insight and understanding. We combine this theoretical analysis with cutting-edge experimental work, and it is this combination that is one of the distinguishing features of the Hamilton Institute and that is allowing us to advance understanding in scientifically challenging areas of practical significance.
Graduate students at the institute are embedded in a vibrant, stimulating research environment and gain a unique education from leading researchers, positioning them well for their career development. The institute has a very active international visitor programme and provides the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits. Our Network Maths initiative is part of our structured PhD programme where leading international researchers provide specialist postgraduate modules to support our research students.

For more information on the Hamilton Institute and its research activity, please visit www.hamilton.ie.

Candidate Profile
The candidate should hold a good (usually first-class honours) degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and be motivated to tackle challenging research problems. Interpersonal skills are required for successful interdisciplinary research, so the candidate should be a team player.

Stipend
Our postgraduate scholarships are open to Irish, EU and international students and carry a stipend of €21,000 (tax free).
To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to Prof. Doug Leith, email: hamilton@nuim.ie.
The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.
About the Hamilton Institute

Graduate Study
The Hamilton Institute has one of the largest and most active networking research groups in Ireland and is an international centre of excellence. The Institute has strong links to leading international research groups and industry research labs. For our students, this not only ensures a “cutting-edge” experience but also provides the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits.

The Institute provides an excellent student experience. Our Network Maths initiative (www.networkmaths.ie), run jointly with Trinity College Dublin, is part of our structured PhD programme where leading international researchers provide specialist postgraduate modules to support our research students.

Our Students
We prepare our students for a professional career and for academic research. Our strong research and industry links ensure that, as one of our graduates, you will be well regarded by employers, industry and academia alike. Successful applicants will be joining a diverse and cosmopolitan student population.

Ph.D students in Signal Processing at KTH, Sweden

Latest date for submission of application 2010-03-21

The Signal Processing Lab at the School of Electrical Engineering at The Royal Institute of Technology is seeking Ph.D students in Signal Processing
KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. There are circa 12,000 full-year undergraduate students, 1,400 postgraduate students and 3,100 employees.
Research project

The Signal Processing Lab at the School of Electrical Engineering conducts research in statistical signal processing and signal processing for communications. Research topics include channel modelling, transmission and coding techniques, receiver algorithms and detection, resource management and optimization, radio measurements, instrumentation, positioning and navigation, UWB ranging. They are now seeking Ph.D. students to their research projects that address key issues in positioning, navigation, wireless communications, and communication channel modeling and estimation.

Their Ph.D. program is highly competitive and aimed at only the most motivated students. It is a challenging but rewarding research education leading up to a degree that is internationally well respected. It provides a platform for a successful career in industrial R&D, academics, or for launching an innovative high-tech idea in a dynamic "start-up" business.
Their graduates are highly sought after upon graduation and can choose which part of the world they wish to work in. During your studies you will have the opportunity to regularly attend international conferences and workshops, visit research laboratories and academic institutions. This way you will build up a network of international contacts useful in your future career.
Every student will also have the opportunity to spend an extended period (2-9 months) abroad at another top research lab. The Signal Processing Labs research projects are often conducted with industrial partners on problems that are of high relevance to industry.
The position includes approximately 80% research and 20% teaching responsibilities.

Qualifications
Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics or equivalent. We are seeking for newly qualified candidates or candidates with some years of working experience. Applications from students that are close to finishing a master level education will also be evaluated. Publication of articles will be regarded as a merit.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal is a must.

We are looking for candidates who possess problem-solving analytical skills and are quality-conscious and performance-oriented. You have the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously to produce your own high-quality documents.
To address its varied work, KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University, especially as concerns its gender structure.

Employment
Form of employment: Time limited positionStarting date: As soon as possible, with regard to notice
Application
This recruitment is performed by Academic Work Recruitment, but you will be employed by The Royal Institute of Technology. The application shall be sent by e-mail or by the advertisement at Academic Works website:
recruitmentstockholmnord@academicwork.se
http://www.academicwork.se

Specify ref JJA41286 & E2010-0051 in the subject line.

The application shall include curriculum vitae, a short description of future professional goals and interests, final grades and names of 2 references.

Contact person
Josefin Jansson, recruitment administrator, Academic Work Phone +46-8-562 467 63 +46-8-562 467 63

50 Scholarships for PhD study in the School of Informatics, Edinburgh University, Scotland

Around 50 research scholarships are available each year to new PhD students.

• Scholarships for 2010/11

Many of these are full scholarships, paying tuition fees, research costs, and a stipend to cover living expenses, currently £13,290 per year, rising in subsequent years. The rest are partial scholarships, paying tuition fees and research costs and/or a contribution towards living expenses. Because the scholarships cover fees at UK/EU rate, overseas students should also apply for an Overseas Research Student Award to cover the remainder of the fee.

These scholarships include:

• the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA) Prize Studentships
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• 3 full scholarships for students in the Schools of Informatics and Engineering & Electronics funded by Wolfson Microelectronics plc
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• a one-year full scholarship funded by Mary and Armeane Choksi, to be awarded in combination with funding from other sources
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• a maximum of 12 full "1+3" scholarships for students who are interested in the links between Informatics and Neuroscience, from our Neuroinformatics Doctoral Training Centre
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• a number of full scholarships (for UK students) and partial scholarships (for EU students) funded by EPSRC, MRC and ESRC
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• a three-year PhD studentship on the Synchronous Linguistic and Visual Processing project
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• up to two scholarships under the Google European Doctoral Fellowships scheme
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• grants from the School of Informatics, the College of Science and Engineering, and Research Institutes in Informatics;
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• scholarships for PhD students from China, funded by the China Scholarship Council and the University of Edinburgh (see condition)

In addition to the above we nominate two of our most promising second-year PhD students for IBM PhD fellowships. Students cannot apply for these directly.

Informatics Overseas Prize Scholarships are awarded to a few of our most promising new overseas PhD students each year. They provide an extra £1000 per year for living costs on top of any other funding that is offered.

For information about all of these funding opportunities, please consult our PhD funding FAQ.

Source: http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/resscholarships.html

MSc/PhD Positions: Mathematics of Future Wireless Networks at Hamilton Institute, Ireland

deadline: Not specified

Source: http://www.hamilton.ie/category/positions/postgrad-positions
Basic Description

Applications are invited for a number of postgraduate research positions at the Hamilton Institute in the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The Hamilton Institute is a multi-disciplinary research centre that seeks to provide a bridge between mathematics and its applications in ICT and biology. Successful candidates will join one of the largest, internationally recognized and most active networking research groups in Ireland.

Wireless networks are not only ubiquitous and of great economic importance to modern society, but also the source of many of the fundamental scientific challenges faced by modern communication networks. A key feature of modern networks is their scale and complexity and at the Hamilton Institute we are developing new mathematical methods to gain insight and understanding. We combine this theoretical analysis with cutting-edge experimental work, and it is this combination that is one of the distinguishing features of the Hamilton Institute and that is allowing us to advance understanding in scientifically challenging areas of practical significance.

Graduate students at the institute are embedded in a vibrant, stimulating research environment and gain a unique education from leading researchers, positioning them well for their career development. The institute has a very active international visitor programme and provides the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits. Our Network Maths initiative is part of our structured PhD programme where leading international researchers provide specialist postgraduate modules to support our research students.

For more information on the Hamilton Institute and its research activity, please visit www.hamilton.ie

Candidate Profile

The candidate should hold a good (usually first-class honours) degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and be motivated to tackle challenging research problems. Interpersonal skills are required for successful interdisciplinary research, so the candidate should be a team player.

Stipend

Our postgraduate scholarships are open to Irish, EU and international students and carry a stipend of €21,000 (tax free). To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to Prof. Doug Leith, email: hamilton@nuim.ie.

The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.

About the Hamilton Institute

Graduate Study

• The Hamilton Institute has one of the largest and most active networking research groups in Ireland and is an international centre of excellence.
• The Institute has strong links to leading international research groups and industry research labs. For our students, this not only ensures a “cutting-edge” experience but also provides the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits.
• The Institute provides an excellent student experience. Our Network Maths initiative (www.networkmaths.ie), run jointly with Trinity College Dublin, is part of our structured PhD programme where leading international researchers provide specialist postgraduate modules to support our research students.

Our Students

• We prepare our students for a professional career and for academic research. Our strong research and industry links ensure that, as one of our graduates, you will be well regarded by employers, industry and academia alike.
• Successful applicants will be joining a diverse and cosmopolitan student population

The University and the City

• Maynooth is small university town located 20 Km west of Ireland’s capital city Dublin with a vibrant cultural and social life. About half our students choosing to live in Dublin and half in Maynooth, with an express train line providing easy access.