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PhD Scholarship in Network Information Theory
The University of Newcastle, Australia, is offering a full 3-year PhD scholarship in network information theory. The scholarship includes tuition fees, health cover, and a living allowance of AUD 24,653 per annum.
Oct 25, 2012

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia is offering a full PhD scholarship to both domestic and international applicants.

The PhD candidate is to conduct research in the area of network information theory, with a focus on wireless relay communications. The candidate will by supervised by Dr Lawrence Ong ( ).

Applicants are required to have achieved honours class one or have other equivalent research based qualifications. The applicant is also expected to have good knowledge in digital communications, a strong foundation in mathematics and be able to satisfy the University's English proficiency policy.

The scholarship meets the full tuition fees and overseas student health cover costs for a period of three years. It also provides a tax-free living allowance of AUD 24,653 per annum (2013 rate, indexed annually). All University of Newcastle students have access to a minimum of AUD 1,500 per annum for research-related expenses and are issued a new laptop on their commencement. The successful candidate may also apply for a six-month extension to the scholarship on research-related grounds. 

Interested applicants are to submit the following materials to Dr Ong at [email protected]:

  1. A cover letter indicating the applicant's research interests
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. List of publications (if any)
  4. Academic transcript
  5. Theses (bachelor's degree and/or master's degree)

Primary consideration will be given to applications received before 30 November 2012. However, the position will remain open until filled.