China: Ubiquitous Sensing Lab at University of Jinan (UJN)

Deadline: 20 April 2014

UJN is seeking 2-3 highly motivated MS students to work in the research area of wireless networking and mobile computing. Successful candidates will be automatically eligible for applying three years’ support of Chinese Government Scholarship. 
Supervisor: Yuan Zhang (PhD, Senior Member of IEEE, Member of ACM, Associate Professor) 
Current Research Fields: (1) Mobile Phone Sensing; (2) Wireless Sensor Network; (3) Wireless Security
Eligibility: Applicants must be/have: 
(1) A citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be in good health; 
(2) Not a registered student in Chinese universities at the time of application; 
(3) BS or BE holder (under the age of 35) in the field related to Mathematics, Information and Communication Technologies, or Computer Science/Engineering; 
(4) Proficient English in reading, writing and speaking; 
(5) Proficient in Java, C++, or other similar programming languages; 
(6) Excellent academic back ground with CGPA 3.5 and above. Ideally, the candidates are expected to have good knowledge of advanced mathematics (calculus, probability and statistics, etc), Linux, Computer Networks and Wireless Networks. 
Scholarship Coverage: 
(1) a waiver of fee for registration, tuition, internship and basic textbooks; 
(2) free on-campus dormitory accommodation; 
(3) monthly living allowance; 
(4) outpatient medical service and Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for international students in China. 
Application Deadline: 
Applicants should send me detailed resume (with academic transcripts enclosed) ASAP for consideration and further processing. Due to the high volume of emails I receive daily, applicants are expected to name their attached files as "CV-Name", etc. The application (via email) deadline is April 10th, 2014. Application documents with checklist must be received by University of Jinan before April 20th, 2014. 

Contact email: yzhang@ujn.edu.cn, zhangyuan@iie.ac.cn (please send email to both accounts) 

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Yuan Zhang, Ph.D., SMIEEE, MACM 
Associate Professor of Computer Science 
School of Information Science & Engineering 
University of Jinan (currently a visiting prof. @ Georgia State Univ., USA) 
253 West Nanxinzhuang Road, Jinan 
250022 P.R.China 
email: yzhang@ujn.edu.cn, zhangyuan@iie.ac.cn

China: Several Scholarships for MS/PhD students

Deadline: Varies with programs

http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/scholarshipdetailen.aspx?

China: SIAT Scholarships for MS and PhD Programs

Deadline: open across the year

Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science (hereinafter referred to as “SIAT”), offers 8 Master’s Degree programs and 2 PhD Degree programs to international students. The duration of a Master program is 2-3 years, and a PhD program 3-6 years. 

Applicants to PhD degree programs should:

A degree certificate and a graduation certificate will be awarded to those who have completed the prescribed courses and passed thesis/dissertation defense.

All the programs are offered in English.

2. Entry Requirements

Applicants to Master programs should:

 · have obtained a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, or an equivalent qualification; and · satisfy SIAT's requirements on physical fitness for pursuing the postgraduate program.
 · normally have obtained a master's degree from a recognized institution, and
 · satisfy SIAT's requirements on physical fitness for pursuing the postgraduate program.

Language Requirements:

 Students enrolled at SIAT can choose to take all courses and conduct research activities in English only, or in Chinese (Mandarin). Knowledge of the Chinese language is not required. Applications with TOEFL or IELTS records (within two years from the examination date) are preferred. 

FURTHER DETAILS

UK: 22 PhD positions in multiple research areas

Deadline: 28 Feb. 2013

22 Full PhD Studentships (4 Years Funding) Available for September 2013 Start

There will be 2 rounds of interviews each with an application deadline as follows

1st Round Deadline: 28th Feburary 2013
2nd Round Deadline: 26th April 2013
To apply, please send your CV, personal statement including research interests,copies of degrees, transcripts and English test results (if any) to PhDAdmissions@nottingham.edu.cn with "IDIC" in the subject line or post them to Peter CHEN, Recruitment & Admissions Office, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, 199 East Taikang Road, Ningbo 315100, China or call +86 (0) 574 8818 1063 for more information.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) , a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education and part of the University of Nottingham, UK (UNUK), offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic and rapidly growing economy.

The International Doctoral Innovation Centre (IDIC) established in UNNC in 2011 is a venture represents an initial 170 million RMB (£17 million) investment by Ningbo Education Bureau, Ningbo Science and Technology Bureau, UNUK, UNNC and China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). The IDIC’s Digital Economy Research programme is closely associated with UNUK’s School of Computer Science and Horizon Digital Economy Research Institute , and engages in multidisciplinary research with research groups across the university including Computer Science, Engineering, Business and Psychology. We are dedicated to researching, promoting and championing new ubiquitous digital technologies and solutions addressing challenges in interactive media, smart city, healthcare informatics, transport, logistics, energy, and environment.

Technological areas of interest include Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Knowledge Discovery, Machine Learning, Pattern Recognition, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Multimedia Processing, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Mobile, Ubiquitous and Location-Aware Computing, Cloud Computing, Optimization and Operations Research, Computational Finance and Business Information Systems.

We are now recruiting up to 22 young talents on to a unique 4-year PhD programme to develop a new generation of multidisciplinary researchers to become future technological experts and business leaders in the Digital Economy. Students will be based in the Horizon Doctoral Training Centre located in the School of Computer Science, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham in the UK during the first year then move to The University of Nottingham Ningbo China at the end of the first year and stay there for 3 years where they will graduate. Each student will be supervised by a team of experts from both UNUK and UNNC.

We are interested in ambitious and talented students from a wide variety of backgrounds including computer science, engineering, mathematics, natural sciences and human factors and we equally welcome applications from outstanding students with a background in psychology, business, economics, geography, social science and the arts to join our exciting multidisciplinary research programmes to tackle technological and societal challenges and to create new technologies for the Digital Economy.

To join us, you must have an excellent first degree and preferably a Masters qualification or equivalent, you must be able to demonstrate the capability and show the potential of conducting world-class interdisciplinary research. You must also have achieved a minimum English language qualification IELTS of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any element or TOEFL iBT 88 (no less than 19 in any element).

China: Beihang University Chinese government Scholarship

Deadline: 10 March 2013

About the Program

Overseas students, who want to study for Master's Degree and Doctoral Degree at Beihang University (BUAA), will be welcome to apply for the University Postgraduates Program at Beihang University sponsored by Chinese Government Scholarship. The University Postgraduates Program at Beihang University is a full time and full scholarship program, covering tuition fee, living allowance, normal medical service, comprehensive insurance, etc., but not international travel expenses. The program will start around the early September 2013 and the studying period is 2 to 3 years for master program and 3 to 4 years for doctoral program.

Qualification

For master program, the candidates should hold Bachelor Degree and be under the age of 35; for doctoral program, the candidates should hold Master Degree and be under the age of 40.
Applicants should have good command of English or Chinese and be able to take courses in English or Chinese. The fields sponsored by the University Postgraduates Program at BUAA do not cover the majors of languages study, including Chinese, English, etc..

FURTHER DETAILS 

China: 24 PhD Studentships in Energy Technologies

Deadline: 21st Jan. 2012

International Doctoral Innovation Centre

Location: Ningbo China
Closing Date: 1st Round: 21st January 2013, 2nd Round: 18th March 2013, 3rd Round: 22nd April 2013
The International Doctoral Innovation Centre (IDIC) established in UNNC in 2012 is a venture represents an initial 170 million RMB (£17 million) investment by the University of Nottingham and its pioneering campus the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo Bureau of Education, Ningbo Bureau of Science and Technology, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, UK and China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST).
The IDIC’s Energy Research programme is closely associated with UNUK’s Centre in Efficient Fossil Energy Technologies (http://www.efetedc.ac.uk). Technological areas of interest include advanced combustion and gasification leading to cleaner power generation, coal-to-liquid transport fuels (petrol, diesel and higher fuel alcohols), non-conventional hydrocarbons, such as shale gas, the whole spectrum of carbon captures technologies covering integrated multi-pollutant control, enhanced oil/gas extraction technologies.
We are now recruiting up to 24 talented individuals on to a unique 4-year PhD programme to develop a new generation of multidisciplinary researchers to become future technological experts and business leaders in the Energy. Students will be based in the Centre in Efficient Fossil Energy Technologies located in the Jubilee Campus, Nottingham in the UK during the first year then move to The University of Nottingham Ningbo China at the end of the first year and stay there for 3 years where they will graduate. Each student will be supervised by a team of experts from both UNUK and UNNC.
We are interested in ambitious and talented students from a wide variety of backgrounds including Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental or Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Geology, etc.
To join us, you must have an excellent first degree and preferably a Masters qualification or equivalent, you must be able to demonstrate the capability and show the potential of conducting world-class interdisciplinary research. You must also have achieved a minimum English language qualification IELTS of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any element or TOEFL iBT 88 with no element less than 19. In return, we offer:

• Tuition fees waived in this fully-funded four-year PhD programme that integrates a leading-edge research project with research training in interdisciplinary skills.
• A stipend of £800 per month whilst in the UK for the first year. ¥3000 - ¥5000 per month stipend plus free single-room accommodation for years 2 – 4 whilst at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China and one return flight between China and UK.
• A personalised pathway through this programme that enables students to take taught modules during the first year to gain a balance of skills across key technology areas, future applications, academic writing, and human and societal issues.
• Training in innovation and ingenuity to equip students for careers in industry, from global companies to start-ups.
• A three month internship with a Company in China.
• Regular seminars and meetings with industry representatives to develop contacts with future employers.
• Supervision from international leaders in the associated disciplines from UNUK and UNNC.
• Career guidance support tailored to individual needs.

To apply, please send your CV, personal statement including research interest, transcripts, copies of degrees and English test result if any to PhDAdmissions@nottingham.edu.cn with subject ‘IDIC’ via theApply button below or post them to
Peter CHEN
Recruitment & Admissions Office
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Add: 199 East Taikang Road, Ningbo 315100 China
or call +86 (0)574 8818 1063 for more information.

China: 22 PhD Studentships in Digital Economy

Deadline: 21st Jan. 2013

International Doctoral Innovation Centre

Location: Ningbo China
Closing Date: 1st Round: 21st January 2013, 2nd Round: 18th March 2013, 3rd Round: 22nd April 2013
Technological areas of interest include Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Knowledge Discovery, Machine Learning, Pattern Recognition, Computer Vision, Multimedia Processing, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Mobile, Ubiquitous and Location-Aware Computing, Cloud Computing, Optimization and Operations Research, Computational Finance and Business Information Systems.
We are now recruiting up to 22 talented individuals on to a unique 4-year PhD programme to develop a new generation of multidisciplinary researchers to become future technological experts and business leaders in the Digital Economy. Students will be based in the Horizon Doctoral Training Centre located in the School of Computer Science, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham in the UK during the first year then move to The University of Nottingham Ningbo China at the end of the first year and stay there for 3 years where they will graduate. Each student will be supervised by a team of experts from both UNUK and UNNC.
We are interested in ambitious and talented students from a wide variety of backgrounds including computer science, engineering, mathematics, natural sciences and human factors and we equally welcome applications from outstanding students with a background in psychology, business, economics, geography, social science and the arts to join our exciting multidisciplinary research programmes to tackle technological and societal challenges and to create new technologies for the Digital Economy.
To join us, you must have an excellent first degree and preferably a Masters qualification or equivalent, you must be able to demonstrate the capability and show the potential of conducting world-class interdisciplinary research. You must also have achieved a minimum English language qualification IELTS of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any element or TOEFL iBT 88 with no element less than 19. In return, we offer:

• Tuition fees waived in this fully-funded four-year PhD programme that integrates a leading-edge research project with research training in interdisciplinary skills.
• A stipend of £800 per month whilst in the UK for the first year. ¥ 3000 - ¥5000 per month stipend plus free single-room accommodation for years 2 – 4 whilst at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China and one return flight between China and UK.
• A personalised pathway through this programme that enables students to take taught modules during the first year to gain a balance of skills across key technology areas, future applications, academic writing, and human and societal issues.
• Training in innovation and ingenuity to equip students for careers in industry, from global companies to start-ups.
• A three month internship with a Company in China
• Regular seminars and meetings with industry representatives to develop contacts with future employers.
• Supervision from international leaders in the associated disciplines from UNUK and UNNC.
• Use of over ¥30m state-of-the-art facilities including positioning and sensing testbeds, high performance computing and transport simulators.
• Career guidance support tailored to individual needs.

To apply, please send your CV, personal statement including research interest, transcripts, copies of degrees and English test result if any to PhDAdmissions@nottingham.edu.cn with subject ‘IDIC’ via theApply button below, or post them to
Peter CHEN
Recruitment & Admissions Office
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Add: 199 East Taikang Road, Ningbo 315100 China
or call +86 (0)574 8818 1063 for more information.
Application Deadline:
1st Round: 21st January 2013
2nd Round: 18th March 2013
3rd Round: 22nd April 2013