PhD Scholarship in Statistics: The Department of Decision Sciences is offering a prestigious 4-year PhD scholarship in Statistics and Computer Science under the direction of Prof. Antonio Lijoi. This program, expanding from the successful PhD in Statistics, aims to develop strong mathematical, statistical, computational, and programming skills. It emphasizes the cross-disciplinary nature essential for gaining first-class research skills, particularly in the evolving fields of Machine Learning and Data Science.
Summary Table:
| Study Area | Statistics and Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Description | 4-year PhD program emphasizing cross-disciplinary skills in Statistics and Computer Science. |
| Eligibility | Highly talented and motivated students seeking expertise in both statistics and computer science. |
| Required Documents | Application form, CV, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, research statement. |
| How to Apply | Submit application materials to the provided email address. |
Study Area: The PhD program focuses on Statistics and Computer Science, providing a cross-disciplinary approach essential for modern data scientists.
Scholarship Description:
PhD Scholarship in Statistics and Computer Science (Cohort 2020-21)
This 4-year PhD program offers a rigorous curriculum that develops strong mathematical, statistical, computational, and programming backgrounds. Students can choose between two tracks – Statistics and Computer Science – during the first year, followed by track-specific courses and elective courses in the second year. The third and fourth years are dedicated to the doctoral thesis.
Eligibility: This scholarship is tailored for extremely talented and motivated students seeking expertise as statisticians with a deep knowledge of computing or computer scientists with a strong background in probabilistic and statistical modeling.
Required Documents: Interested applicants should submit the following:
- Application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Research statement
How to Apply: Submit the required documents to the email address provided on the program’s official website.
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
