PhD Scholarships in Semantic Technologies, Open University, UK (2017)

The Knowledge Media Institute (KMi) is home to internationally recognised researchers in semantic technologies, natural language processing, artificial intelligence and digital libraries. KMi offers students an intellectually challenging environment with exceptional research and computer facilities.

We are currently offering fully-funded studentships commencing October 2016. Applications are invited from UK, EU and international students for full-time, 3-year study on the following PhD topics. We strongly recommend that you contact Petr Knoth (petr.knoth@open.ac.uk) to discuss your interest prior to writing your proposal.

You will have a first or upper second class degree from a UK university or equivalent and ideally a relevant Master’s degree. Unless from a majority English-speaking country, non-EEA applicants will require an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each element of Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing. IELTS Certificates are valid for a period of 2-years. All applications are assessed as to their quality, the fit with The Open University research priorities and the availability of supervisors in the relevant field.

Deadline: Applicants will be interviewed as soon as possible after they formally apply. The studentships are available until they are filled.

Further details:
http://www.open.ac.uk