New PhD positions on AI and theoretical ecology at University of Windsor, Canada

Open positions

New PhD positions on AI and theoretical ecology are open. The students will be involved in the EcoSim project. We have conceived EcoSim, a versatile simulation platform that has been designed to investigate several broad ecological questions, as well as long-term evolutionary patterns and processes such as speciation and macroevolution. This tool generates a huge amount of data representing all the events, the mental states and actions of every agent saved for every time step of every run. This thorough tracking system allows for a deep statistical analysis of the whole system using several dedicated tools that we have conceived to extract, to measure and to correlate parameters that could be useful to understand the underlying and emerging properties of such a complex system. This level of detail is the highest advantage of this approach compared to real data gathering which is highly limited by the large spatial and temporal scale involved in ecological questions. All the results we have already obtained demonstrate high potential for our approach to handle complex ecological questions, showing evolutionary and ecological phenomena and patterns conform to real observations and giving the possibility to investigate many hypothesis in a reasonable amount of time. This simulation is now the framework for the study of numerous specific ecological questions in collaboration with biologists. For example, this approach will be used to study complex ecological and evolutionary processes such as the species abundance distribution, patterns and rates of speciation, the evolution of sexual and asexual populations, the interaction and diffusion of an invasive species into an existing ecosystem, etc. Due to the highly interdisciplinary framework of the project we need to find very motivated students prepared to learn numerous concepts coming from AI, biology and philosophy. However, the environment for this project will be very supportive has our team is already composed of computer scientists and biologists. We also work in close collaboration with biologists from the University of Windsor and the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research. Having knowledge in machine learning or in evolutionary ecology would be advantageous. Having a strong experience in C++ programming is highly recommended. Contact information: Dr. Robin GRAS Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair School of Computer Science Cross-appointed by the Biological Department University of Windsor 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON Canada N9B 3P4 Phone: +1 519.253.3000 ext. 2994 Fax: 519 973 7093, Email:rgras@uwindsor.ca More Detail HERE

2012 VLIR-UOS Awards Scholarships to Students from Developing Countries, Belgium

Training and Masters Scholarship Funded by VLIR-UOS to Students from Developing Countries for studies ata Belgian Dutch speaking university.

Study Subject(s): Various
Course Level: Masters and Training
Scholarship Provider: Belgium Dutch Speaking University
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium

Eligibility:You can apply for a scholarship if you meet the following requisites:
-You are a resident AND national of one of the following countries country list (not necessarily the same country for residence and nationality).
-You are not older than 40 years if you apply for a scholarship to follow a master programme. Or you are not older than 45 years if you apply for a scholarship to follow a training programme.
- You meet the academic admission requirements.
-You have the required English proficiency.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries so that they can follow a master or training programme in Flanders, Belgium. For 2012, VLIR-UOS awards 180 scholarships to first-year master students and 70 scholarships to training participants.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 February 2012

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2012 International Postgraduate Research Scholarships at University of Melbourne, Australia

Postgraduate Research Scholarship for International students at University of Melbourne in Australia -2012

Study Subject(s):Cources taught within the University
Course Level:Postgraduate Research
Scholarship Provider: Australian Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
To be considered for an IPRS, applicants need to apply for scholarship and candidature in a graduate research degree course (eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of Melbourne by the application closing date. Further information concerning the eligibility criteria can be found on in the Conditions Booklet.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) is funded by the Australian Government and awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2011

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Commonwealth Scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is responsible for managing Britain’s contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), established in 1959, and supports around 700 awards annually.

Awards are funded by the Department for International Development (for developing Commonwealth countries), theDepartment for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Scottish Government (for developed Commonwealth countries), in conjunction with UK Universities. The CSC also nominates UK citizens for scholarships to study in other Commonwealth countriesunder the CSFP.

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Chevening Scholarships

The Chevening Scholarships programme started in 1984. It was originally called the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Scholarships and Awards Scheme. A few years later the name was changed to Chevening - after Chevening Housein the Sevenoaks District of Kent, which is currently the joint official residence of the Foreign Secretary and the Deputy Prime Minister.

Chevening Scholarships are for talented people who have been identified as potential future leaders across a wide range of fields including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion and academia. Most scholars undertake a one year master’s degree.

In the current academic year there are over 500 Chevening scholars at universities across the UK. The programme is mainly funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, with some contributions from Higher Education Institutions and other partners in the UK. Our Embassies and High Commissions also have partnership agreements with a wide range of overseas sponsors including governmental and private sector bodies. The programme is managed in UK and overseas by the British Council through a Service Level Agreement.

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Swiss Government scholarships for university, fine arts and music schools for foreign students for the academic year 2011-2012

The Swiss Government awards a range of scholarships to foreign students through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS): university scholarships (Swiss universities and Federal Institutes of Technology), arts scholarships (schools of music and fine arts) and scholarships for universities of applied sciences (UAS). These scholarships provide graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies or research in Switzerland at a public funded university or recognised institution.

Please use the drop-down menu below to see whether your country of origin is part of the Swiss government's scholarship scheme. You will also find the necessary information regarding eligibility criteria and the application procedure.

Please consult the frequently asked questions (FAQ) for specific information.

More details and information on nationality eligibility could be found HERE.

2011 Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Students at Webster University, Austria

Webster University offers Scholarship for Undergraduate and Graduate Students in Austria

Study Subject(s): Courses offered by Webster University
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Scholarship Provider: Webster University Vienna
Scholarship can be taken at: Austria

Eligibility:
- Only accepted students who have at least the equivalent GPA of 3.0 and the appropriate English proficiency are eligible to apply if the starting date is the upcoming fall term.
-If you are not able to afford at least 50% of the tuition, please do not apply for a scholarship since all scholarship awards are up to a max of 50% of tuition.
-Transfer students from other universities are not eligible to apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Scholarships offered through Webster’s Vienna campus can only be applied to courses taken at the Vienna campus, and eligibility requirements vary according to the specific scholarship in question. Students must apply for admission and be accepted to the Vienna campus before they can apply for Webster Vienna scholarships. Applicants should inform their admissions officer of their interest in scholarships during the admissions process so there is enough time for the scholarship application process.

How to Apply: By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 July 2011

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