Expression of Interest - PhD Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Social GoodJob No.: 616365 Location: Clayton and Caulfield campuses Employment Type: Full-time Duration: 3-years and 6-months fixed-term appointment Remuneration: $29,500 plus a top-up of $8,000 per annum for up to 3.5 years and a further $3,000 per annum in travel support. The scholarship also covers one-off relocation expenses and up to $16,700 Overseas Health Insurance Cover for international students. The Opportunity The Monash Data Futures Institute is developing a community of outstanding critical thinkers with a deep understanding of social, scientific and policy issues, along with training in advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science. The Institute brings together leading cross-disciplinary expertise, international partnerships and one of the largest cohorts of AI and data science researchers in the Asia-Pacific. Using data-driven AI, we are enhancing governance and policy, sustainable development and health sciences. To further our commitment to the vision, we are introducing one of the most generous and prestigious PhD scholarships of any university in Australia. With a highly competitive stipend, this scholarship aims to support a community of future thought leaders addressing some of the most pressing global challenges through the advancement of AI and data science. About the Scholarship The scholarship offers $29,500 plus a top-up of $8,000 per annum for up to 3.5 years and a further $3,000 per annum in travel support. It also covers one-off relocation expenses and up to $16,700 Overseas Health Insurance Cover for international students. Graduate research students receiving the Monash Data Futures Institute PhD Scholarship learn from leading experts from across the Humanities, Science, Technology and Medicine fields. Students in this program become pioneers at the intersection of data science, AI and the human experience. The skills acquired are transferable across education, corporate, and government sectors, enabling graduates to apply their training to a broad spectrum of career paths. Candidate Requirements Outstanding students with an excellent academic track record and a strong interest in AI and data science are invited to submit an Expression of Interest. Applicants need to provide evidence of qualifications equivalent to a First Class Honours 1 (H1), relevant research training experience and English-language proficiency skills, in addition to the minimum qualifications for standard entry admission to undertake a PhD at Monash University. Scholarship holders must be enrolled full time and on campus. Applicants who already hold a PhD will not be considered. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) Please visit the Monash Data Futures Institute PhD Scholarships website for a complete list of PhD projects available, and to submit your EOI. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed and the successful candidate will receive an Invitation to Apply for admission. Enquiries Closing Date Sunday 14 March 2021, 11:55pm AEDT
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