Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Fwd: PhD scholarships


> PhD scholarships
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> AHRC-funded 3D3 Centre for Doctoral Training welcomes applications for doctoral scholarships to pursue a PhD at Plymouth University's Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research (ICCMR) in the UK.
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> More information on ICCMR is available here: http://cmr.soc.plymouth.ac.uk
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> Candidates wishing to apply should submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) by Jan 03, 2010 by 22:00.
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> Instructions here: http://3d3research.co.uk/information/expressions-of-interest/
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> ICCMR welcomes proposals to work on pioneering new technologies and approaches to computer-aided musical creativity including, but not limited to:
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> (a) Unconventional Sound and Music Computing, in particular to develop interactive Bio-computing technology & n-AI (natural-Artificial Intelligence). More info & impact:
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> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31655846
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> https://www.theguardian.com/science/grrlscientist/2015/feb/09/slime-mould-and-researcher-set-to-play-piano-duet
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> (b) Exploring the potential of Quantum Computing for music. More info & impact:
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> https://www.wired.com/2016/07/quantum-computers-dont-make-sense-one-makes-music/
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> http://magazine.viterbi.usc.edu/fall-2016/articles/superposition/
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> (c) Evolutionary Computing modelling for musical creativity, in particular involving voice/singing. More info & impact:
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> http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v474/n7349/full/474035a.html
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> http://www.springer.com/gb/book/9781846285998
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> Should you wish to discuss your EoI and/or other ideas before you submit it, please contact Prof Eduardo Miranda by e-mail:
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> eduardo DOT miranda AT plymouth DOT ac DOT uk
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> Small print: before you proceed, please note:
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> a) UK citizens are eligible for full scholarship: fees + stipend (3 years).
> b) Non-UK EU citizens are eligible for full fees only (3 years) but in exceptional cases the university may fund an additional stipend to successful candidates (It is worth trying anyway).
> c)  Non-EU/UK citizens are not eligible for this scholarship.
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