PhD Scholarship in AI Technologies and Emerging Eco-Systems in Denmark, 2020

  •  PhD
  •  09-Oct-2019
  •   Denmark
  • $$  Salary

The Department of Business and Management at Aalborg University is seeking for best and brightest candidates to apply for the PhD Scholarship in Denmark.

The main purpose of this program is to develop  PhD level education and research in AI Technologies and Emerging Eco-Systems for the academic year 20220/21.

Founded in 1974, Aalborg University offers career-oriented education, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and PhD degrees programme in a wide variety of disciplines.

Why at Aalborg University? This university gives you the chance to learn and apply your research skills and knowledge in practice. Here students have many opportunities to increase your skills and knowledge, within and outside your field of study.

Aalborg Universitet Information

Aalborg Universitet Grants

PhD Scholarship in AI Technologies and Emerging Eco-Systems in Denmark, 2020 Established in 1974, Aalborg Universitet (Aalborg University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Aalborg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Denmark Region. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Esbjerg, Copenhagen. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Aalborg Universitet (AAU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Aalborg Universitet (AAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 45 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: International students are eligible to apply
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The program will be awarded for PhD study in AI Technologies and Emerging Eco-Systems.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Applicants to the PhD scholarship must hold a degree equivalent to a Danish Master’s degree.
  • The PhD candidate may be exempted from the grade requirement if he/she is able to provide other forms of documentation of his/her qualifications
  • Sc. degree in a relevant field (economics, sociology or computer science and related with a strong interest in social science topics etc.)
  • Interest and knowledge related to the role of AI in transforming the economy, AI applications and business models in the industry.
  • Knowledge of statistics, machine learning, and data visualization, evidenced by degree or experience.
  • Experience with programming languages such as R and/or Python.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-culturally, which requires solid communication skills
  • PhD candidates from China (including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao) must be enrolled through the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS).
  • Excellent English writing and speaking skills to accommodate scientific work and dissemination purposes. Promising academic records, well-trained skills on applying scientific research methods

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To apply for the grant, applicants need to take admission in a PhD degree course at the university. After that, the complete application including attachments shall be sent electronically by selecting the “apply online” function on AAU’s job-portal  https://www.stillinger.aau.dk/ (not other online job portals that may have reposted the position).
  • Supporting Documents: Letter of motivation, project proposal containing the research project title, curriculum vitae, diplomas confirming academic degrees (Master degree), including academic transcripts
  • Admission Requirements: Applicants must have achieved the grade 10 or above in the Danish grading system (or the equivalent in a different grading system) for their Master’s Thesis/final exam.
  • Language Requirement: Applicants who are planning to complete a doctoral thesis in English and who do not have English as a first language or WHO have not completed an English language-based Master’s program shall provide documentation that they have passed one of the following official tests with the respective minimum score: IELTS (band score):7 TOEFL (paper-based): 600, TOEFL (internet-based): 100.

Benefits: The university will provide a salary to successful candidates for three years.

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